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PhD of Polymer Science

The University of Akron

Akron, United States
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in polymer science.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate understanding of Polymer Science
Apply appropriate scientific or quantitative concepts
Interpret relevant evidence
Observations
or data
Communicate research or analytical findings responsibly.

Career outcomes

Further study
Roles related to Polymer Science

Curriculum

Core courses in polymer chemistry
Physics I and II
Laboratory
Characterization and biomacromolecules
Nine credits of electives
An advisory-committee-approved plan and a dissertation
At least 18 credits of coursework at UA.

Entry requirements

Academic

Baccalaureate degree (many programmes expect a master's degree) with at least a 2.50 GPA
Official transcripts with NACES evaluation
English proficiency (e. G. TOEFL iBT 79) and programme-specific items such as recommendation letters
A statement of purpose and research interests
Programmes may set higher standards
Bachelor GPA 2.50 on 4.0 scale for full admission to graduate study
Programmes may require more.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

At least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (many programmes expect a master's degree), Official transcripts with NACES evaluation, Programme-specific requirements.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (if required)
Recommendation Letters
Personal Statement.

How to apply

Review the qualification-specific admission and research requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
References
a research proposal if required. Contact a potential supervisor where the university requires it. Submit the application and supporting documents
Complete any required interview
await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,684 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$3,700 USD

Program details

Campus	Akron
Faculty or school	College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Department	Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering
Teaching language	English
Credit value	90
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.