College of Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madison

RRC Rheology Research Center

Admission and Degree Requirements


  1. Since the degree program is administered by Mechanical Engineering, the candidate must first be admitted to graduate studies through the Mechanical Engineering Department. Applicants should clearly indicate "Master of Engineering (Polymer Engineering and Science" on their statement of "Reasons for Graduate Study" submitted in conjunction with the instructions for Section 17 of the Application for Admission to Graduate School. The correct Major Code is G643.
  2. Twenty four (24) credits of Approved Polymer Engineering and Science Courses are required beyond the BS degree.
  3. At least eighteen (18) credits must be Formal Lecture or Laboratory Courses.
  4. At least six (6) credits must be Formal Lecture or Laboratory Courses numbered 600 or higher.
  5. At least three (3) credits must be Formal Lecture or Laboratory Courses numbered 700 or higher.
  6. No more than six (6) credits of Independent Study and no more than two (2) credits of Seminar are allowed.
  7. No transfer credits are allowed.


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