The information and program qualifications related to the Polymer Science and Technology Master of Science 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 Master of Science 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 62 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 640, new system GRE minimum 151 , GMAT minimum , GMAT minimum 475). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.4/4 (62.66/100). Graduation must be Environmental Engineering, Food Engineering, Chemistry / Kimya, Chemical Engineering, Chemical-Biological Engineering, Chemistry / Kimyagerlik, Mining Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Polymer Science and Technology / Polimer Bilimi ve Teknolojisi.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 20
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical, Verbal or Equally Weighted must be minimum 62 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 640, new system GRE minimum 151 , GMAT minimum , GMAT minimum 475). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.4/4 (62.66/100). Graduation must be Environmental Engineering, Food Engineering, Chemistry / Kimya, Chemical Engineering, Chemical-Biological Engineering, Chemistry / Kimyagerlik, Mining Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Polymer Science and Technology / Polimer Bilimi ve Teknolojisi.
Quota (For International Students): 6
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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Program Educational Objectives
The educational objective of our MSc Program is to raise graduates who will be future's succesful academicians or or business leaders and who can duly 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 BSc 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
MSc students should successfully complete 24 credit lecture(12 credit compulsory and 12 credit elective) and non credit seminar lecture and prepare a thesis at related subject. 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 MSc.degree.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Title : -
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 | 21 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Developing and intensifying knowledge in the PST program area, based upon the competency in the undergraduate level (sufficient knowledge), and also grasping the inter-disciplinary interaction related to the same area (knowledge).
P.O.2 The ability to use the expert-level theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of PST (skill), and also interpreting and forming new types of knowledge by combining the knowledge from the area of PST and the knowledge from various other disciplines (skill), and using these knowledge and the skills for problem solving and/or application (which are processed within the area) in inter-disciplinary studies (Area Specific Competency).
P.O.3 The ability to carry out specialistic studies independently related to the problems in PST area by making use of the research methods (skill), developing new strategic solutions to the unforeseen and complex problems and taking the responsibility and leadership to solve these problems in the same area. (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
P.O.4 Assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one’s own learning process (Learning Competence).
P.O.5 Systematically transferring the current developments in the area and one’s own work (In the programs with thesis) to other groups in and out of the area; in written, oral and visual forms (Communication and Social Competency) both in Turkish and in English (at least European Language Portfolio B2 Level) (Area Specific).
P.O.6 Ability to apply the knowledge in social life, creating awareness in social life like environmental problems, gaining a critical look and the ability to make changes in the norms directing the social relations when necessary (Communication and Social Competency).
P.O.7 Using the computer software together with the information and communication Technologies efficiently and according to the needs of the area (Communication and Social Competency).
P.O.8 Paying regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the PST related data and the ability to teach these values to others, developing strategy, policy and application plans concerning the subjects related to this area and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes (Area Specific Competency).
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