Advanced Materials Analysis and Characterization (AMAC)

Master’s Degree Program

Accelerated, industry-focused, interdisciplinary master’s program to analyze and characterize advanced materials using cutting-edge, high-tech tools.

OVERVIEW:

The AMAC is a 15-month program culminating in a Master of Science in chemistry. Completion of the program requires 54 total credits: 26 graded  credits and 28 research internship credits (completed while interning with an industry partner.)

Learn advanced techniques in:

  • Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
  • SEM-FIB Microscopy (DB-FIB)
  • X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
  • Time-of-flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS)
  • Electron Probe Micro Analyzer (EPMA)
  • AND MORE!
EXAMPLE PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

 Electron Microscopy Fundamentals (4 credits)

Introduction to Surface Analysis (4 credits)

Electron Probe Microanalysis (4 credits)

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (4 credits)  – (optional elective)

X-Ray Crystallography (4 credits) – (optional elective)

Electronics and Vacuum Systems (4 credits)

Advanced Focused Ion Beam Microscopy (4 credits)

Advanced TEM Analysis (4 credits)

Advanced Techniques in Surface Analysis (4 credits)

Research Internship (10 credits)
Research Internship (10 credits)

Research Internship (8 credits)

Program Details

Eligibility: Admission to the University of Oregon. To be eligible for internships, students must be in good academic standing.

Location: University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

Benefit: Learn cutting edge characterization, and earn a paycheck during your internship period. (9 months, spring to fall)

Cost: $595 per credit hour (+ UO general fees)

Application Deadline: Priority deadline: February 15th

Final deadline: August 1st

 

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