PH.D. IN POLYMERS
Requirements for
Admission to Candidacy
1. Normally
an M.S. in science or engineering.
2. The
equivalent of the core curriculum for M.S. in Polymers.
3. Passing
the following three-part qualifying examinations.
4. Passing
the Ph.D. proposal defense.
5. Filing
with the Chair of the school of residence a formal statement naming the Thesis
Advisor and the Thesis Reading Committee, and setting forth the topic selected
for research. This statement should be followed by a written research proposal
containing a statement of purpose and methods of investigation of the research,
supported by literature references where appropriate. The student must
circulate this statement to the faculty of the school of residence and the
Polymer Faculty, along with an announcement of the time and place for the
comprehensive oral examination.
6. The
comprehensive oral examination must be passed. The subject matter is primarily
based on, but not limited to, the applicant's research proposal. The
examination is conducted by the Thesis Reading Committee and is open to the
faculty and students of Georgia Tech.
7. Upon
satisfactory completion of Items 1 through 5, the applicant's Thesis Advisor
informs the School Chair who notifies the Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies
and requests that the applicant be formally admitted to candidacy for the Ph.D.
degree.
Ph.D Qualifying
Examinations
|
PART I: Fundamentals Exam (Undergraduate
level; based on Polymer Science & Engineering ) |
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PART II
(Materials Science Track) Structure and Properties of Polymers (graduate level;
based on 6768, 6751 and prerequisites) |
PART II (Chemistry Track) Polymer Synthesis, Structure, & Analysis (graduate
level; based on 6750, 6752, and prerequisites) |
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PART III
(Materials Science Track) Advanced Aspects of Polymeric Materials, Processes and
Properties (graduate level; based on 7771, TFE 6755/Chem 6754, and prerequisites) |
PART III (Chemistry Track) Polymer Physical Chemistry (graduate level; based on 6751,
TFE 6755/Chem 6754 and prerequisites) |
• Each
student will be allowed a maximum of two attempts to pass the qualifying
examinations.
• All
three parts must be successfully completed within the first 18 months of
residence in the graduate polymer program.
Requirements for the
Ph.D. Degree
1. Admission
to candidacy
2.
A 9-credit hour minor approved by the Ph.D. committee and
the school of residence. Students in the Chemistry Track have to minor in
Organic Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or
Biochemistry.
3. Additional
courses required by the Ph.D. committee
4. Completing
the thesis research, preparation of a written dissertation and passing an oral
examination on the thesis and the field in which it lies.
In addition, there are a number of requirements imposed by
the Institute. These include:
|
GPA Requirement |
3.0 |
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Minimum time in PhD program at Georgia Tech |
2 years |
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Minimum Full-time enrollment in residence |
2 semesters |
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Time limit for completion of degree after admission to
candidacy (Max) |
5 years |
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Prior approval of dissertation topic |
yes |
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Public defense of dissertation |
yes |