DePaul University, Illinois, Chicago - Courses & Fees

Chicago, Illinois

University Private (Not for Profit) College

Master of Science in Polymer and Coatings Science is a 2 years program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
This program gives students the opportunity for focused study and specialization in the area of polymer and coatings within the larger field of chemistry.
The Polymer and Coatings Science master’s program provides both thesis and non-thesis options.
Classes are held in the evenings on the Lincoln Park Campus.
This is a STEM-designated program, which can be qualified by the students to extend their post-graduation stay in the United States.
Students can take three core courses and a special topics course. Students will take 12 credit hours of research and 20 elective hours with a thesis, or seven courses and two labs for the non-thesis option.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Winter Intake	Feb 1, 2024
Application Deadline For Spring Intake	Mar 1, 2024
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Aug 1, 2024

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from a regionally accredited institution.
Students must also demonstrate successful completion of the following prerequisites:
- One year of calculus
- One year of physics, with laboratory
- One year of general chemistry
- Analytical chemistry, including quantitative or instrumental analysis
- One year of organic chemistry, including spectral analysis
- One upper-level course in inorganic chemistry
- One year of physical chemistry
Students require a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Language Requirments:

Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.