Curriculum

For general information, see UVM's requirements for the Master of Science Degree and the Doctor of Philosophy Degree.

Masters Degree

1. Core courses (12 credits): Students must take a mathematics course and select three courses out of the remaining five categories:

   • Thermodynamics: Chem 262, Phys265
   • Quantum Mechanics: Chem263, Phys273
   • Structure / Solid State Physics: EE366, Phys242
   • Mechanical Properties of Solids: ME252, TBD
   • Mathematics: Math272, Phys301, ME304, 1 Higher Level Math. or Stat. course (e.g., Stat 231) depending on student's background

   Attendance in materials science seminars is required. There is approximately one seminar each month during the school year and these are arranged in conjunction with the participating departments

2. Electives (12 credits with thesis; 18 credits without thesis): Students can chose from one of two electives, bio-/polymeric materials and electronic materials. Courses other than those recommended below may be acceptable with approval of the program graduate student advisor.