MS in Materials Chemistry

020912-1743-WPUSci

The MS in materials chemistry, a recent and unique offering at William Paterson University, provides chemists, chemistry educators, and materials scientists with a cutting-edge curriculum focused on the design and synthesis of next-generation materials. This program provides practical, employment-oriented training, and facilitates the advanced study of physical, chemical, and electromagnetic properties of biomaterials, nano-materials, polymers and other modern materials.

Our new graduate program in materials chemistry offers a research-based curriculum that will help students obtain the skills to succeed in cutting-edge scientific industries focused on the development and applications of advanced materials. Students in our program learn technologically advanced techniques for characterization of new materials using state-of-the-art scanning and transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, infrared and Raman spectroscopy, thermal analysis, NMR, and GC- Mass spectrometry, to name a few. Chemists and materials researchers seeking to advance their careers in industrial, government, and military laboratories will be well served by our program. Additionally, students who complete our program will be prepared for competitive doctoral programs in chemistry and materials science and engineering.

View required courses and course descriptions in the University Course Catalog
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Application Deadline

August 1st: Fall semester
December 1st: Spring semester

*International students are advised to apply by April 1st: Fall semester
November 1st: Spring (January intake)

Contact Us

Professor Bhanu Chauhan
chauhanbps@wpunj.edu
973-720-2470

Admission Requirements

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

Educational Background:

  •  A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
  •  Applicants with degrees in other field by taking courses in our prerequisite program.
  • International applicants provide information on US degree equivalency evaluation from university approved agency.

GPA (Grade Point Average):

  • A minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) is required.
  • Other indications of the ability to complete the program.

English Language Proficiency (for International Applicants):

  • TOEFL: Minimum scores of 500/170/60 for paper/computer/internet versions.
  • IELTS: Minimum overall score of 6.0.

Pre-requisite Courses: Completion of Object-oriented Programming (CS 2400 or equivalent) and Statistics I (MATH 2300 or equivalent) are required for all students entering the program.