Polymer Science, MS

The Master of Science degree is awarded for the completion of a prescribed program of course studies, cumulative exams, a formal presentation, and a research project that leads to the preparation of a thesis describing the research in a scholarly manner. 

Master of Science in Polymer Science

Degree Requirements

Core Courses
PLYS:601Polymer Chemistry4
PLYS:607Seminar in Polymer Science I1
PLYS:613Polymer Science Laboratory3
PLYS:631Polymer Physics I4
PLYS:674Polymer Characterization2
PLYS:685Introduction to Biomacromolecules2
Elective Courses
Select eight credit hours of elective courses appropriate to student’s area of interest8
Thesis
Select six credits6
Total Hours30

Seminars

Attendance at and participation in seminar-type discussions scheduled by the department.

Foreign Language Requirement

Satisfy the foreign language requirement for the master’s degree by meeting the requirements of Plan C. This is satisfied with computer proficiency, which is met by completing 9871:613 Polymer Science Laboratory as part of the core curriculum.

MS Thesis and Oral Defense

A written thesis is submitted for evaluation and must be found acceptable.  It must include an original literature review of the research area which is evaluated separately. This review shall reflect an understanding of the scientific basis of the work.  The student must pass an oral defense of the thesis.