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MSc Polymer Science and Engineering

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    MSc Full-time 1 year, Part-time 2-5 years

Course Description

Polymer Science and Engineering is a fast-moving field with major impacts on the way we live. It allows us to develop sophisticated materials to suit the needs of society and the planet. In this programme, you’ll learn how polymers are made, how they behave and use modern techniques to create new and advanced materials.

Our Polymer Science and Engineering programme has gained an international reputation as one of the most comprehensive and in-depth programmes specialising in this subject area. Taught by a team of international experts, this programme will give you a rich understanding of the chemistry, properties, processing, characterisation and application of polymers.

Entry Requirements

A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a science or engineering subject.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.

Student Destinations

Plastics and polymers is a huge global industry and our graduates are highly sought after. Many go on to work within roles such as process and technology engineering, packaging, recycling and sustainability development, research, technical support and sales across a diverse range of companies.

Recent graduate destinations include:

  • Unilever
  • Nestlé
  • Procter & Gamble
  • The Renewable Energy Corporation
  • Morgan Advanced Materials
  • Intel

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory Modules

  • Research Methods
  • Polymer Science
  • Advanced Materials Characterisation
  • MSc Project

Optional Modules (select one)

  • Materials Modelling
  • Nanomaterials and Composites

Semester 2

Compulsory Modules

  • Colloid Science and Engineering
  • Group Design Project
  • Advanced Processing of Polymers
  • MSc Project

Optional Modules (select one)

  • Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability
  • Advances in Biomaterials

Summer

Compulsory Modules

  • MSc Project

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