Overview

ThePolymer Science and Engineering Program at the University of Southern Mississippi provides a wealth of opportunities for our students to engage in the field beyond the classroom. There are a variety of pioneering research and design topics for students to explore, including aerospace composites, optoelectronic materials, and personal protection for military and sporting goods, among others.

What Will I Learn?

Through coursework in multiple STEM disciplines, upper-level courses, and a senior engineering design experience, the program prepares students to achieve the following program educational objectives:

Advance professionally with increasing leadership and responsibility beyond entry level in polymer industries or related fields;
Build capability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team settings to achieve organization objectives;
Contribute to societal benefits in an environmentally and ethically responsible manner; and
Engage in life-long learning through professional activities and training, the pursuit of advanced degrees, and individual professional development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Problem Solving Techniques and Numerical Analysis
Applications of Polymers
Organic Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Techniques
Polymer Rheology
Polymer Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Hattiesburg, United States

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Materials Science View 279 other Bachelors in Chemical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman applicants should submit the following:

USM Application or Common Application
$40 application fee
Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration)

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

11888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5944 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

11888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5944 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4944 USD per semester during 48 months.

Non-resident: $4,944.00 + $1,000 additional non residential tuition/term (12-19 semester hours)

Living costs for West Hattiesburg

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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