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Macromolecular Science and
Engineering
Macromolecular Science and
Engineering
Macromolecular Science and Engineering is an
interdisciplinary program that provides the
academic and research basis for studies in the
science and technology of synthetic and natural
macromolecules. Such large molecules exhibit
unusual and specific properties as compared to
small molecules and a large field has developed
in unraveling the scientific foundations of
this behavior, both in the synthetic and the
biological areas.
The Program at U-M is one of the very few
where students can achieve competence in both
the traditional discipline of their choice and
the interdisciplinary field of Macromolecular
Science and Engineering. It is a unique
graduate program structure that allows a tailor
fitting by the students to their individual
interests while permitting the faculty to train
the students in the Program to a high level of
competence. A Ph.D. is offered in
Macromolecular Science and Engineering with
concentrations in the areas of Biomaterials
Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and
Engineering, Organic Electronics, or Physics.
Other areas of interest include Electrical
Engineering and Computer Science and Mechanical
Engineering. The focus is mainly on the Ph.D., but Master's degrees are also granted.
The faculty members are drawn from the
Colleges of Engineering, Literature Science and
the Arts, the Dental School and the Medical
School. The Macro Program is an
interdisciplinary endeavor, permitting students
to acquire a broad understanding of
macromolecular science. The faculty believe the
approach taken permits the students to
eventually make a more significant contribution
to macromolecular science. It also allows the
students to develop the self-confidence needed
to adapt to the changes inherent in modern
research and development. The specific Program
requirements include completing most of the
course requirements prescribed in each option
by the end of the second year, passing a two
part comprehensive written examination, selection of a research area and a Research
Supervisor and Dissertation Committee. There
are also some general Ph.D. Degree requirements
set by the Rackham Graduate School.
Counseling on both the general and specific
requirements is provided by an advisor
representing the Executive Committee of the
Macromolecular Science and Engineering Program.
The advisor is designated through a selection
process during the student's first month. The
student then chooses among several major
options: Biomaterials Engineering, Biomedical
Engineering, Chemistry (organic or physical), Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and
Engineering, Organic Electronics, or
Physics. An individualized option is also
available.
The progress to a Ph.D. is normally four to
five years with coursework being emphasized
during the first two years. Students are
approved for candidacy after they have
completed the basic prescribed courses
satisfactorily, passed the comprehensive exam, formed a Dissertation Committee and passed a
preliminary oral examination by that Committee.
Candidacy is usually achieved within four
terms.
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