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PhD Macromolecular Science at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Macromolecular Science is an interdisciplinary programme across chemistry, physics, materials science, chemical engineering, biological sciences and other engineering areas, applied to polymer research problems. Courses cover polymer synthesis, physical chemistry, physics, biopolymers and applied polymer science and engineering, plus a polymer characterization laboratory.

Faculty: Case School of Engineering  |  Department: Macromolecular Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 36 credit hours coursework plus 18 thesis credit hours for BS entrants; 18 coursework plus thesis for MS entrants  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Depth courses are EMAC 401 to 404 (Polymer Foundation Courses in organic chemistry, physical chemistry, physics and engineering), with at least two breadth courses, the EMAC 677 colloquium and EMAC 701 thesis research. Students sit a Written Qualifying Exam and a Research Qualifying Exam with a written proposal and oral defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Case School of Engineering / School of Graduate Studies (graduate programmes): applicants need good academic records from fully accredited institutions. Non-native English speakers need TOEFL iBT 90 for tests before 20 January 2026 (5 band score from that date), TOEFL PBT 577, IELTS 7 or PTE Academic 61; some programmes set higher minimums. Students may enter with a BS or an MS.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 36 credit hours coursework plus 18 thesis credit hours for BS entrants; 18 coursework plus thesis fo

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