The Graduate Program

In the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials, our primary goal and chief concern is the education of our students in the theory and practice of polymer science and engineering. The Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering is a research driven degree program. You will acquire knowledge through coursework, seminars, close interactions with faculty members, and primarily through conducting world-class polymer research. With a diverse faculty and research emphases, students have several fields of study from which to choose. In all cases, you will learn to approach and execute a research program in order to advance current understanding and technology.

Our graduates, with their backgrounds in problem solving and experience in performing pioneering research, are in high demand. They readily obtain careers in industry, government laboratories, and academia at locations all over the world.

A MS is not required to apply to our program. Application criteria and recommended backgrounds of potential students are listed below.

Recommended Background:

If your background doesn't exactly match what is recommended below, don't worry! Contact the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials at the University of Southern Mississippi and we will look at all individual situations. Some typical backgrounds include polymer science or engineering, plastics engineering, chemistry and biochemistry, biology, physics, chemical engineering, and mathematics.

At least two semesters of
  • Organic Chemistry and Labs
  • Calculus
  • Calculus Based Physics with Labs
and one or more semesters of
  • Physical Chemistry or related coursework

Experience in a research lab (academic or industrial) is preferred but not required.

Required Materials
  • Graduate School Application and application fee
  • transcripts/GPA
  • GRE scores (standard test, not subject area)
  • three letters of recommendation

Admission to the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials is competitive and limited. Admission is granted typically for the Fall term, although "mid-year" or Spring admission is possible. Deadlines to apply for Fall 2008 admission are:

  • International Students: February 1st, 2008
  • Domestic Students: March 28th, 2008
  • Students seeking Spring admission should contact the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials
Use the links below to apply to our program through the Graduate School, browse our current handbook, or get more information from us. Thanks for your interest, and we look forward to meeting you.


 

 

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Last Modified:9/06/2007
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Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone 601.266.4868 Fax 601.266.5504.


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