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PhD Polymers and Soft Matter (PPSM) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

Programme overview

Graduate-level program for students admitted to Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. It leads to the doctoral degree; a master's degree can be obtained through the home department.

Faculty: Schools of Engineering and Science  |  Department: Program in Polymers and Soft Matter  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

A core curriculum taken by all students in the first two terms covers polymers and soft matter from the molecular level to the continuum, followed by a qualifying exam, a thesis proposal and research in a selected specialization.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to qualified students admitted to the graduate program of one of the five participating departments.

Apply through the official page: https://oge.mit.edu/graduate-admissions/

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