Master of Science (MS) in Polymer Science and Engineering and Certificate programs
The Polymer Science and Engineering programs are offered in a completely online distance-learning format with the possibility of completing remote research for credit as part of the MS degree.
Certificate program course credit requirements
Total credits: 12
- Core course credits: not required
- Elective credits: 12
Note: 12 credits are equivalent to 4 courses.
Students enrolled in the certificate program may choose from any courses listed below to complete the program.
MS program course credit requirements
Total credits: 30
- Core course credits: 9
- Elective credits: 21
Note: each course below is equivalent to 3 credits.
Core requirements*
- MAT 392 - Introduction to Polymer Science
- MAT 393 - Physical Polymer Science
- MAT 494 - Polymer Thermodynamics
Electives offered include*
- MAT 388/488 - Polymer Characterization
- MAT 482 - Mechanical Behaviors of Polymers
- MAT 485 - Polymer Blends
- ME 385/485 - Polymer Product Manufacturing
- MAT 486 - Polymer Nanocomposites
- MAT 309 - Composite materials
- MAT 319/409 - Polymer Sustainability & Recycling
- MAT 487 - Adhesion and Adhesives Technology
- MAT 497 - Biopolymers
- MAT 483 - Emulsion Polymers
- MAT 492 - Polymer Coatings
- CHE 398/498 - Innovations in biomedicine
- MAT 326/426 - Biomimetic and Bio-enabled Materials
*To see course descriptions, please visit the departments catalogs.
For MAT courses, visit Materials Science & Engineering department Course Catalog
For ME courses, visit Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics department Course Catalog
For CHE courses, visit Chemical Engineering department Course Catalog
Note: some of the course descriptions might be missing from the catalogs if they are new courses.
