Master of Science in Polymer Science

About

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. A public discussion referred to as a departmental "formal seminar" is required which reviews the literature pertinent to the research problem. A written review of the literature will be submitted to the advisor and thesis reader for a grade in advance of the completion of the thesis.  The written thesis must exhibit the advanced  level of understanding of the principles of polymer science that was developed in the courses and in specialized research reading. Polymer science is an interdisciplinary science that examines polymers, in other words macromolecular substances. These substances play an important, and often invaluable, role in all areas of life as plastics, active agents, and materials. As an application-oriented and cross-disciplinary field, polymer science encompasses all aspects of the investigation, description, manufacture, processing, and application of polymer materials and macromolecular substances while also drawing upon methods from chemistry, physics, and engineering. It also has a particularly significant impact on contemporary materials science. Polymers are integral components of many functional and intelligent materials and devices. The curriculum focuses on concepts and experimental and theoretical methods of polymer chemistry, polymer physics and polymer technology as they reflect the current state of research. Specifically, this includes, Polymer behavior in homogeneous and heterogeneous phases and at boundaries. Representation of polymers from a laboratory to industrial scale. Material properties of polymer materials, Polymer processing, Polymer application 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Polymer Scientist (Research & Development in new materials), Polymer Chemist (Synthesis & Characterization of Polymers),Process Engineer (Polymer Manufacturing, Extrusion, Injection Molding), Biomedical Materials Specialist (Drug Delivery Systems, Implants.), Sustainability & Recycling Engineer (Bioplastics, Circular Economy), Coatings & Adhesives Specialist, Materials Scientist (Polymers, Nanomaterials, Composites), Product Development Scientist (Consumer Goods, Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics), Packaging Scientist (Food, Pharma, Industrial Applications), Quality Assurance Scientist (Polymer Products & Manufacturing), Energy Materials Scientist (Polymers for Batteries, Solar Cells, Fuel Cells), Textile Scientist (Synthetic Fibers, Smart Fabrics), Aerospace Materials Engineer (High-Performance Composites), Automotive Materials Engineer (Lightweight Polymers, Safety Systems).