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PhD of Polymer Science
- Storrs, 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
- Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution (4-year US bachelor equivalent)
- Third-party credential evaluation for non-US transcripts
- GRE/GMAT per program.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution (4-year US bachelor equivalent), Third-party credential evaluation for non-US transcripts, GRE/GMAT per program.
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Research Proposal if required
- Academic References
- Curriculum Vitae
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
- Qualifications
- A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,310 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $9,100 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Storrs campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | The Graduate School |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 21 |
| 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. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $45,310 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $9,100 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,747 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.

