The Departments of Chemistry and Physics sponsor a program leading to a Certificate in Materials Science. Students pursuing a Ph.D. or M.S. degree in either department can receive a Certificate in Materials Science at the same time they complete their advanced degree. To receive the certificate, students must do the following:

• Complete the Ph.D. or M.S. degree requirements in Physics or Chemistry
• Satisfactorily complete at least two graduate courses in Materials Science.

Examples of courses that fulfill the Materials Science course work requirement include:

• Solid State Chemistry (CHEM 6377)
• Physical Inorganic Chemistry II (CHEM 6375)
• Surface Chemistry (CHEM 7325)
• Instrumental Characterization of Materials (CHEM 6332)
• Solid State Physics I (PHYS 7337)
• Solid State Physics II (PHYS 7338)
• Diffraction Methods in Materials Science (PHYS 7341)
• High Temperature Superconductivity I or II (PHYS 7347 or PHYS 7348)
• Ion Beam Modification of Materials (PHYS 7345)
• Materials Characterization Using Ion Beams (PHYS 7346)

Currently enrolled students and new students are encouraged to apply. The application form is available online as a pdf document.

For further information about the program, please contact:

Dr. David Hoffman
University of Houston
Center for Materials Chemistry
Fleming Building, Rm. 136
Houston, TX 77204-5003
reu-cmc-uh@uh.edu