MSc in Coatings and Polymeric Materials in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

The Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials provides graduate programs for both Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in polymer and coatings science. The department's research spans fundamental and practical applications within polymer science, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages interdisciplinary projects with areas like chemistry and engineering. Students gain expertise in diverse specializations including polymer synthesis, adhesion science, corrosion studies, nanomaterials development, computational analysis, and rheological properties. An industry advisory board composed of prominent scientists and alumni helps guide the program's evolution.

For the M.S. degree, students must complete 16 credits of graded coursework while maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA. Ph.D. candidates need 27 graded credits with the same GPA requirement. Graduate students select their research advisor within their first semester and form a supervisory committee after two terms to guide their academic progress and examinations. M.S. students typically finish coursework in one year, while Ph.D. candidates generally complete their classes in approximately two years before focusing exclusively on dissertation research.