Doctor of Philosophy in Polymer Engineering

University of Akron

The doctorate in Polymer Engineering is awarded to a student after the completion of a prescribed program of course studies, preliminary examinations and a research project that leads to the preparation of a written dissertation describing the research in a scholarly manner. A student and his/her adviser can plan any additional courses necessary to aid in the dissertation research project and/or that allow for the academic and professional growth of the student. A master’s degree is not a prerequisite for the doctorate however, the first year of study will be substantially the same for both the master’s and the doctoral student.The School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering administers a graduate program in which students, with primarily engineering backgrounds, are guided through a course of study and research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students may be admitted directly to the Ph.D. program upon screening of their qualifications and recommendation by the department chair and dean.