Macromolecular Science
and Engineering Center

Core Curriculum

SGUS Program

You can get a Master's Degree in Macromolecular Science and Engineering right along with your current Bachelor's Degree in any of the fields listed below by just continuing on one more year here!

Take advantage of this now while the time is right in your life.

Possible Bachelor's/Master's combination with Macro include the following areas: Biomedical Engineering (subject to approval with the BME department) with Concentrations in Biochemical Eng., Bioelectrical Eng., Biomechanical Eng.; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Materials Science and Engineering; Mechanical Engineering or Physics.

SGUS Programs incorporate the various Macro Master's Degree requirements with the Departmental Bachelor's. Contact us for these individual programs. For further information, please visit our SGUS Frequently Asked Questions Page.

Email us for further information macromolecular@umich.edu.

Representative Macro Course Programs

There are several specializations or options from which to choose. These include Biomaterials Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, (Synthetic or Physical) Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Organic Electronics and Photonics or Physics.

The general requirements in all of these specializations or options for the Ph.D. in Macromolecular Science and Engineering is 30 credit hours; 12 of these from Macromolecular Science and Engineering courses and 12 more from the specialization courses and then an additional 6 hours of graduate credit. See the next page for the courses available

It is recommended that in all the options an introductory course such as MacroSE 412 be taken as part of these credits by all students who do not have a strong polymer back-ground. The specific course requirements for you are recommended by the Director and your advisor. Contact the Macromolecular Science and Engineering admissions office if you would like more information on these requirements.

Individualized Specialization or Option

An individualized selection of courses may be proposed by students who already have a Master's Degree or have equivalent experience. This course program must be approved by the Executive Committee.

Biomaterials Engineering Option

A minimum of 30 hours of course work. This must include a minimum of 12 hours from Biomaterials Engineering and 12 hours from Macromolecular Science. These courses must include a graduate course in biomaterials, biochemistry and biophysics.

Biomedical Engineering Option

A minimum of 30 hours of course work. This must include a minimum of 12 hours from Biomedical Engineering and 12 hours from Macromolecular Science. These courses must include a graduate course in biomaterials, biochemistry and/or biophysics and biomedical engineering.

Chemistry Option (Synthetic or Physical)

A minimum of 30 hours of course work from Chemistry and Macromolecular Science Courses. This must include a minimum of 12 hours from Chemistry and 12 hours from MMS.

Chemical Engineering Option

A minimum of 30 hours of course work from Chemical Engineering and Macromolecular Science courses. This must include a minimum of 12 hours from ChE and 12 hours from Macromolecular Science. These courses should include: MMS 790, MMS 800, MMS 535 or 412 or 512, MMS 536, ChE 528, graduate courses in transport phenomena, numerical methods or mathematical modeling and polymer processing.

Materials Science and Engineering Option

A minimum of 30 hours of course work from Materials Science and Engineering and Macromolecular Science courses. This must include a minimum of 12 hours from MSE and 12 hours from MMS. These courses should include: MMS 790, MMS 800, MMS 535 or 412 or 512, MMS 536, a graduate course in metals and a graduate course in ceramics.

Organic Electronics and Photonics

A minimum of 30 hours of course work from Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Macromolecular Science courses. This must include a minimum of 12 hours from EECS and 12 hours from MMS. These courses should include MMS 790, MMS 800, MMS 535 or 412 or 512, MMS 536 and MMS 538. In addition, these courses must include a course in Device Physics, Applications and Fabrication.

Physics Option

A minimum of 30 hours of course work from Physics and Macromolecular Science courses. This must include a minimum of 12 hours from Physics and 12 hours from MMS. These courses should include: MMS 790, MMS 800, MMS 535 or 412 or 512, MMS 536, MMS 538 and an advanced course in the physical properties of polymers. Please speak with the Director about selecting Physics courses for this option.

Additional Options

Additional options in Mechanical Engineering and in Nuclear Engineering are available. An individualized option may be proposed by students. Such students must submit a detailed program in writing for approval by the Executive Committee.

Courses

The following is a list of courses available to Macromolecular Science and Engineering students. Those courses marked with an asterisk (*) are recommended as providing a good preparation for the required Comprehensive Exam for the Ph.D.

Macromolecular Science and Engineering

Biological Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Materials Science & Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Physics

/MacroSE Indicates a course cross-listed with Macromolecular Science.