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Polymer Science and Technology – (M.Sc.)
Loughborough University
Materials
| Application Deadline: | Applications can be made at any time | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,692 - ≈ € 17,213 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Loughborough / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Loughborough University
This programme provides professional training in polymer technology for graduates in science, engineering and technology subjects.
Lectures are supplemented by an extensive variety of laboratory exercises, from chemical and physical characterisation, to compounding and processing technology experiments on pilot-scale laboratory equipment.
The course has been designed to meet the requirements of industry and is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), allowing progression towards professional chartered status.
The programme comprises a mix of semester long and one week modules for full time students and part time students study a mix of one week and distance learning modules. MSc students undertake a major project many of which are sponsored by our industrial partners.
Careers and Further Study
Graduates have followed a variety of careers in the generic polymer (plastics, rubber and composites) processing, design and end-user industries. They have also taken up career posts in the automotive, electrical, aerospace, packaging, power transmission and other related manufacturing sectors. Some stay on to take PhDs before going into industry, research establishments or education.
Contents
Full time Compulsory Modules
* Polymer Science SL
* Polymer Process Engineering SL
* Plastics and Composites Applications SL
* Polymer Properties SL
* Polymer Characterisation OW
* Polymerisation and Polymer Blends SL
Optional Modules
* Plastics Processing Technology OW
* Rubber Compounding and Processing OW
* Adhesive Bonding OW
* Sustainable use of Materials OW
Alternative Modules*
* Materials Modelling SL
* Design with Engineering Materials SL
Part time Core Modules
* Polymer Science DL
* Plastics and Composites Applications DL
* Polymer Properties DL
* Polymer Characterisation OW
* Polymerisation and Polymer Blends DL
* Plastics Processing Technology OW
Optional Modules
* Rubber Compounding and Processing OW or DL
* Adhesive Bonding OW
* Sustainable use of Materials OW or DL
* Marketing DL
Alternative modules*
* Design with Engineering Materials DL
* Polymer Process Engineering SL
* Materials Modelling SL
Key: SL = Semester Long, OW = One Week, DL = Distance Learning
All modules are 15 credits The MSc project is 60 credits. MSc students study 180 credits: 6 core modules plus 2 from the optional module list and the MSc project.
PG Diploma students study 120 credits: 6 core modules plus 2 from the optional module list. PG Certificate students study 60 credits: 4 modules from the core module list.
Assessment Modules
Combinations of written examination and set exercises or laboratory reports. Project: (60 credits); dissertation, literature review and oral presentation. The research project, often industrially sponsored, is carried out in the Department or the student’s place of work.
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Requirements
Good lower second class honours degree (55%) or equivalent in science or engineering. For applicants with lesser qualifications, relevant industrial experience will be considered.
Acceptable English language qualification
* GCSE English Language - Grade C or above
* IELTS band 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
* TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice) minimum score of 100 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub tests
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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