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    Chemistry-Advanced Materials Analysis and Characterization, MS

    Program Description

    The Advanced Materials Analysis and Characterization (AMAC) program is a 15-month long curriculum combining two quarters of intensive on-campus coursework with an internship component, culminating in a Master of Science degree in chemistry. The program requires 54 total credits: 26 graded credits and 28 research internship credits.

    The Center for Advanced Materials Characterization in Oregon (CAMCOR) operates this hands-on program, providing students with technical training on cutting-edge, major research instrumentation used in a variety of fields. Techniques covered include:

    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)

    This program provides graduate students with the analytical skills they will need for careers in industrial research laboratories and other technology companies.

    Application at a Glance

    Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:


    Program-Specific Application Requirements:
    Statement of Purpose
    2-4 Letters of Recommendation
    Interview

    Optional:
    Resume/CV

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    College of Arts and Sciences
    Campus: Eugene
    Fall 2025
    Priority Deadline -  May 01, 2025
    Final Deadline - August 01, 2025 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.

    This program may accept applications after the posted deadline on a space-available basis. Refer to the program’s website for more details.