This course, previously offered by S K Somaiya College, will now be offered by Somaiya School of Basic & Applied Sciences.

Master of Science (Polymer Science)

Master of Science Polymer Science | M.Sc.(Polymer Sci.)

Programme Overview

This is a post graduate full time 2 year Industry-Academia Joint-Taught Programme which aims to provide the student with specialized skill in polymer field. The course comprises of 3 semesters in depth class room study of all the aspects of polymer subjects and one semester internship in various polymer industries and polymer research institutes.

The course offers post graduate studies through the participating Polymer Industries leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Polymer Science. Taking into account the needs of the industry and the direction of the leading scientific achievements, the course has been designed to capitalize on research strengths. The courses focus on various specializations of polymer field and concludes with an independent research project related to these areas. The programme is designed in a way to enable the student to make use of the latest technology in order to perform their work effectively and efficiently.

Key Information

Duration
2 Year
Programme Code
ST4419
Mode of study
Full time
Campus
Vidyavihar - Mumbai
Institute
Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences
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Programme Objectives
Pedagogy
Scope
Differentiators
Graduate Attributes

Programme Objectives

  • Student would gain an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  • Student would gain an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet Industrial needs.
  • Student would gain an ability to function in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively.
  • A holistic development for understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  • Learn to conduct investigations of complex Problems
  • Developing acumen towards Scientific methods, Problem Analysis and critical thinking

Pedagogy

A combination of innovative teaching methods, renowned guest speakers, hands-on experience of new technology, interaction with subject experts provide the student with an ambience that help them flourish their talents in subject specific areas. It helps the student get a perspective and encourages logical thinking with flexibility of execution. The Internship / Project in fourth semester equips the students with significant practical experience.

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Scope

Polymer Industry is a broad well developed sector and there are various job options after completing the M.Sc. Polymer Science programme.Students can seek jobs in various fields of polymer industries like

  • Research and Development
  • Application Testing
  • Quality assurance
  • Market Development
  • Sales
  • Business development

After successful completion of the course, student can opt for higher education like doctoral and post doctoral studies. The programme also encourages self-employment and entrepreneurship among students and inspires them to turn an emerging idea into a viable start up.

Specializations Offered

  • Polymer Science

Differentiators

  • Multifaceted post-graduate teaching, training and research capacity building course in one of the central industrial growth sectors.
  • Joint Academia-Industry taught programme with 3 semesters in the college and 1 semester in the Industry and R&D.
  • Taught by renowned, experienced teachers/scientists (from College/ Universities/Industrial and Public and Corporate R&D Institutes) with Doctoral and Post-doctoral qualifications.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration among chemists, physicists and engineers who are seeking new knowledge on design, synthesis, characterisation, processing and understanding the molecular basis of novel functional materials.
  • This research-oriented programme offers polymer chemistry, polymer physics and polymer engineering topics specialisation.
  • Equips the candidates for work in industry and provides advanced training for research at the Ph.D. level.

Graduate Attributes

  • Academic excellence
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Critical Thinking:
  • Creativity and originality
  • Engagement with the Society
  • Environmental Sensitivity
  • Leadership and team spirit
  • Professional Efficiency
  • Strong presentation & communication skills
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