PhD Fiber and Polymer Science at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Fiber and Polymer Science b rings together the disciplines of mathematics, chemistry, physics and engineering for the development of the independent scholars versed in the fields of polymer, fiber and textile science.

Faculty: Wilson College of Textiles | Department: Fiber and Polymer Science | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 72 credit hours. Courses listed in the plan include: TE/TT 601 Seminar; TE 518 Textile Electronics - Materials and Systems; TE 533 Lean Six Sigma Quality; TE 550 Clothing Comfort and Personal Protection Science; TE 560 Fiber Manufacturing Technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students with a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in a related field may apply to the Fiber and Polymer Science program. Typically the minimum acceptable overall grade point average (GPA) is a 3.0 out of 4.0, based on most current U.S. universities. Students without a master’s degree may also apply if met the following conditions: the undergraduate degree from a well-known and robust research active program with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above; strong recommendation letters from faculty adviser(s) indicating research experience or suggesting research potential; and strong publication record/experience or extensive industry experience in related industry/profession. Applicants should plan to take the GRE or GMAT examination, which is required for all applicants. The GRE/GMAT scores should be sent to NC State University electronically and be available online. Application deadlines: Fall: March 1 (International); June 25 (U.S.) Spring: July 15 (International); November 25 (U.S.)

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2, subject to individual programme availability.

Graduate School priority deadlines: US citizens Fall June 25, Spring November 25, Summer 1 March 25, Summer 2 May 10; international applicants Fall March 1, Spring July 15, Summer 1 and Summer 2 December 15. Programme deadlines may be earlier and apply if so.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply

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