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Akron Master's Programs

About the Program

Earn a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Only 5 Years!

The Akron Master's Program with the School of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering (SPSPE) at The University of Akron (UA) is an accelerated program that allows a student to receive both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in five (5) years*. A student will complete his/her first three years of study at partnering institutions in their home country. The fourth year of study will be at UA, and will count also as the first year of the master’s degree course work. This fourth year of study will include completion of a senior project and will complete the degree requirements for the home institution bachelor’s degree. Typically the master’s degree requirements can be finished by the end of the fifth year to complete the program. The B.S. degree will be awarded by the home institution, and the M.S. degree will be awarded by UA.

*Please note: this program is in partnership only with the select schools.

Financial Obligations

Students will pay all tuition, fees, travel, and living expenses while participating in the program. For a current tuition and fee schedule please see: www.uakron.edu/student-accounts/estimator

Polymer Science Program: Degree Requirements

M.S. Degree

30 Total Course Credits

  • 24 Lecture Credits
  • 6 Research Credits

The M.S. degree is awarded for the successful completion of a prescribed program of courses, a formal seminar, passage of a cumulative exam, and a thesis.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Polymer Science

30 Credits Total

  • 16 Credits of Core Courses: Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Physics, Introduction to Biomacromolecules, Seminar in Polymer Science, Polymer Science Lab, Polymer Characterization
  • 8 Credits of Electives
  • 6 Credits of Master’s Research

Polymer Engineering Program: Degree Requirements

M.S. Degree

30 Total Course Credits

  • 24 Lecture Credits
  • 6 Research Credits

The M.S. degree is awarded for the successful completion of a prescribed program of courses and a thesis.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Polymer Engineering

30 Credits Total

  • 12 Credits of Core Courses: Fundamentals of Polymer Structure Characterization, Rheology of Polymeric Fluids, Polymer Chemistry and Thermodynamics, Introduction to Polymer Engineering
  • 12 Credits of Electives
  • 6 Credits of Master’s Research

Admission Requirements

All students must meet admission requirements of The University of Akron Graduate School and the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering:

  1. Students whose native language is not English must submit evidence that they have a sufficient level of English to undertake graduate studies. For detailed information on English proficiency scores and submission steps, please review the University’s English Requirements.
  2. Submit an online application: Apply Online
  3. Submit an official transcript for all undergraduate work.
  4. Submit a personal statement indicating your purpose in applying to this program.

Apply Online

About The University of Akron

The University is surrounded by excellent cultural diversity and post-academic opportunities. Located in Northeast Ohio, Akron is home to several small and large industries, as well as nearby government laboratories.

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Whether you are ready to apply for the Akron Master's Program, or simply have a question, we are here to connect with you!

Contact Dr. Jia Li at ljia@uakron.edu or 330-972-7511.
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