Overview

Fiber and Polymer Science is concerned with polymeric materials and fibers produced from them; textile assemblies in one, two, and three-dimensional forms; and the chemistry of dyeing, finishing, and other wet processes.

About the program

This broad field of study permits a wide range of useful concentrations. PhD candidates at North Carolina State University are expected to concentrate in one area and to acquire a reasonable perspective in other relevant areas.

Generally, a student specializes in the areas of (1) polymer chemistry and synthesis, (2) fiber and polymer physics and physical chemistry, (3) the production, processing and properties of fibrous materials, or (4) chemistry of dyes, finishes, and their processes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advances in Polymer Science
Physical Properties of Fiber Forming Polymers, Fibers and Fibrous Structures
Polymer Microstructures, Conformations and Properties
Fiber Formation: Theory and Practice
Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Fibrous Material
Characterization of Structure of Fiber Forming Polymers
Science of Dye Chemistry, Dyeing, Printing and Finishing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science View 86 other PhDs in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in a related field may apply to the Fiber and Polymer Science program. Typically the minimum acceptable overall grade point average (GPA) is a 3.0 out of 4.0, based on most current U.S. universities.

Students without a master’s degree may also apply if met the following conditions:

the undergraduate degree from a well-known and robust research active program with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above;
strong recommendation letters from faculty adviser(s) indicating research experience or suggesting research potential; and
strong publication record/experience or extensive industry experience in related industry/profession.

Applicants should plan to take the GRE or GMAT examination, which is required for all applicants.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12607 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12607 USD / year

≈ 12607 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

4089 USD / year

≈ 4089 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

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