About the course

No other class of materials displays the breadth of properties and applications of polymers ? they are simply everywhere Polymers are an unusual class of materials because they simultaneously exhibit both fluid and solid like behavior. This quirk of polymers enables scientists and engineers to design polymeric materials for a range of applications. While many people are familiar with plastics ? a specific type of engineered polymers ? this only represents a sliver of the applications. Polymers can be found in everyday commodity products such as shampoos, food, over-the-counter medications, paints and sports products. But they are also commonplace in high-end performance applications including aerospace composites, medical implants and flexible displays. Polymers play a critical part in the fields of optics, semiconductors and molecular sensors. Within the field of optics, OLED and LCD displays rely heavily on polymers as both part of the assembly and in the case of OLEDs, the functional light emitting material. Every integrated circuit (semiconductor) relies on polymers for the lithography and etching steps needed to create the patterning of the microchip. The molecular sensor used to detect traces of TNT is in fact a polymer Students in the polymer track typically have a bachelor?s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Biochemistry and related disciplines. Students will earn a Master of Science in Chemistry with Emphasis in Polymer Science. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 15 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Summer (June), 2024	Eugene
Summer (June), 2025	Eugene
Summer (June), 2026	Eugene

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Oregon

The minimum acceptable TOEFL score for admission to this program is 620 (105 for the new iBT version), which is higher than the University of Oregon minimum.

　　We will also accept the IELTS in lieu of the TOEFL. Our minimum score requirement is 7.5.

　　To be admitted to the Graduate School for the purpose of seeking an advanced degree or certificate you must have a degree that is equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the transcripts and/or degree certificates must be received from an institution recognized by the country's educational body that oversees institutional approval, such as the Ministry of Education.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 105.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Oregon. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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