The information and program qualifications related to the Polymer Science and Technology Doctor of Philosophy Program, under the Department of Polymer Science and Technology of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Interdisciplinary Polymer Science and Technology Programme was founded in 1997. Our programme offers Doctor of Philosophy degree with its 38 academic staff. Our aim is to educate graduate students in an interdisciplinary platform with a strong theoretical and practical background of polymer science and technology. Our mission is to raise polymer scientists who are able to make frontier research at an international level and who will meet the needs and expectations of polymer industry.
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Registration Requirements
Application Term : Previous Term / 2024-2025 Spring Semester
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical, Verbal or Equally Weighted must be minimum 70 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 675, new system GRE minimum 153 , GMAT minimum , GMAT minimum 500). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.00/4 (76.66/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.25/4 (82.5/100). Graduation must be Bioengineering, Food Engineering, Chemistry / Kimya, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry Teaching, Chemical-Biological Engineering, Chemistry / Kimyagerlik, Mining Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology Engineering, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Science and Technology / Polimer Bilimi ve Teknolojisi, Textile Engineering.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 7
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical, Verbal or Equally Weighted must be minimum 70 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 675, new system GRE minimum 153 , GMAT minimum , GMAT minimum 500). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.00/4 (76.66/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.25/4 (82.5/100). Graduation must be Bioengineering, Food Engineering, Chemistry / Kimya, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry Teaching, Chemical-Biological Engineering, Chemistry / Kimyagerlik, Mining Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology Engineering, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Science and Technology / Polimer Bilimi ve Teknolojisi, Textile Engineering.
Quota (For International Students): 2
Transfer Quota : 2
Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
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Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
The educational objective of our PhD Program is to raise graduates who will be future's succesful academicians or or business leaders and who can perform research & development or engineering duties at such institutions as universities, public enterprises or private corporations in areas related with polymer science For this purpose, our program aims to train MSc graduates coming from various disciplines such as physics, chemistry, engineering, etc. to carry out research at an academic level by donating them with the principles and basic concepts, and knowledge of synthesis, characterization, physical chemistry, significant material and mechanical properties of polymers, thereby developing their problem solving ability and creating an interface between their background and polymer science.
Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluating Student Success
The student success is evaluated considering Articles 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Istanbul Technical University Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles.
ARTICLE 56 - Before the enrollment for the courses begins, the faculty member who offers the course informs the Program Executive Committee about the types, number and contribution percentage to the final grade of the studies within the semester, as well as requirements for a right to take the semester final exam. These requirements shall be finalized by approval of the Program Executive Committee and approval of the chair of the department, who declares them to the student and informs the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 57 - A student may appeal the final grade of a course within one week following the announcement of the grades. Appeals must be submitted to the Graduate School in writing. The relevant faculty member shall re-evaluate the student's success status and submit the result to the Graduate School within one week. Appeals not submitted within the prescribed time frame shall not be considered by the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 58 - Courses in graduate programs shall be evaluated according to the following grading system.
| Grade Description |
Grade |
Scale |
| Excellent |
AA |
4.00 |
| Very good plus |
BA+ |
3.75 |
| Very good |
BA |
3.50 |
| Good plus |
BB+ |
3.25 |
| Good |
BB |
3.00 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB+ |
2.75 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB |
2.50 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC+ |
2.25 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC |
2.00 |
| Fail |
FF |
0.00 |
| Fail(No Exam) |
VF |
0.00 |
ARTICLE 59 - Students who wish to improve their cumulative grade point average may retake courses during the course-taking period. The most recent grade will be counted for the repeated courses.
Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
Ph.D students who successfully complete 21 credit elective lecture are eligible to take the qualification exam and than start Ph.D.thesis studies. The ones defeated their thesis successfully and fulfilling necessary requirements according to the regulations mentioned at Graduate School of Science, Engineering and Technology Education Regulations (http://www.fbe.itu.edu.tr/Pages.aspx?app=1&pID=4&lang=en-gb) are admitted with Ph.D.degree.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Doctor of Philosophy Title : Doctor of Philosophy
Program Employment Opportunities
AREA OF WORK
• ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
As Researcher and instructor at public and private institutions,
• R&D INSTITUTIONS
Researcher at TUBITAK or private R&D centers
• -PRIVATE COMPANIES
Polymer scientist and engineer at sales, marketing, technical support, customer relations, quality and etc. departments in companies at polymer sector
• INDUSTRY
Polymer scientist and engineer at production and design areas in companies at polymer sector
CLASSIFICATION OF WORKING AREAS
Paint and Coating Sector:
• Production of automotive paint, industrial and powder paint, construction paints, sea paints, wood paints, printing ink paints,
• Raw material production
• Production of construction, furniture and metal surface coatings
Plastic Sector:
• Production and design of technical plastic and thermoplastic
Material Sector:
• Production and design of polymeric alloys
• Production and design of micro and nano composites
Paper Sector:
• Production and design of biomedical polymers
Automotive Sector:
• Tire production
• ABS production
• Production and design of light structure parts
• Production of anti-fray polymers
Textile Sector:
• Synthetic thread production
• Production of fireproof, waterproof, dust-free and etc. threads
• Production of light and enduring sports material
Electronic Sector:
• Production of polymers with liquid and crystal behaviour
• Production of high temperature resistant, dielectric polymer
• CD and speaker production
• Production and design of electronic components
Health Sector:
• Production and design of medical equipment (syringe, glove, bandana and etc.)
• Production of biocompatible (catheter, stent, and etc.)
Fast Consuming Sector:
• Production of personal care goods
• Production of cleaning goods
• Production of cosmetics
Food Sector:
• Package Production
• Production and design of container
• Production of food additives
Optik Sector:
• Lens production
• Production of eyeglass coatings
Construction Sector:
• Production of polymeric additives, roof , door, window, insulation materials(heat and sound), floor coverings, plastic and beton additives
• Production of construction chemicals
• Production of private machine components
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Developing and intensifying the current and high-level knowledge in the area of PST in a systematical manner (skill) with the use of original thinking and/or research processes and in a specialistic level, based upon the competency in M.S. level (knowledge).
P.O.2 Grasping the inter-disciplinary interaction related to PST area; having the ability to critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate the new and complex ideas with systematical approaches, reaching original results by using the specialistic knowledge (skill) (knowledge).
P.O.3 Developing a new idea, method, design and/or application which brings about innovation in the PST area; or, applying a conventional idea, method, design and/or application to a different environment; researching, grasping, designing and applying an original subject (skill), reaching an ability to critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate the new and complex ideas, and acquiring the most developed skills about using the research methods in studies in the PST area (skill).
P.O.4 Contributing to the progress in the PST area by independently carrying out a study which uses a new idea, method, design and/or application which brings about innovation in the area; or, applying a conventional idea, method, design and/or application to a different environment, and by publishing this study in at least one scientific article in an international peer reviewed journal (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
P.O.5 Developing PST area-related new ideas and methods by making use of high level intellectual processes such as creative and critical thinking, interdisciplinary problem solving and decision making (Learning Competence) and taking the leader role in solving these problems (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
P.O.6 Ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to direct the actions to change these when necessary. (Communication and Social Competency).
P.O.7 The ability to establish effective communication with experts in the international environments to discuss the area-related subjects and to defend original opinions, showing one’s competency in the area (Communication and Social Competency) by using written, oral and visual communication and developing argumentation skills in English language –at least European Language Portfolio C1 Level (Communication and Social Competency).
P.O.8 Contributing to the solution of the PST area-related social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems and promoting the development of these values by establishing effective communication and using the strategic decision making processes, and also contributing to the society’s state and progress towards being an information society by announcing and promoting the technological, scientific and social developments in PST area (Area Specific Competency).
Program Coordinator
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