Master of Science in Applied Polymer Technology

Course details

The overall philosophy of this programme is to enhance the participant’s knowledge and skills to assist them in their careers as professional engineers/technologists in the polymer and medical device industries and, additionally, to stimulate their capabilities for research and development.

The course takes advantage of the participants’ academic and professional background. Hence, a fast learning curve will be assumed and efforts will be made to provide breadth and depth to the various areas of applied polymer technology under study. Special emphasis will be placed on leading edge technologies and industrial issues.

The course is delivered in the form of on-site lectures/practicals at AIT, complemented by a strong emphasis on continuous assessment via inpidual and group coursework assignments to be completed in participants’ own time.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants for the course will be admitted on the basis of an honours degree in a relevant discipline such as polymer technology, engineering or material science or an appropriate equivalent qualification. Additional industrial experience may be required depending on the degree qualification.

Modules

• Engineering and Product Design
• Advanced Polymer Materials
• Computer Aided Design and Analysis
• Polymer Processing Technology
• Project

Plus four modules from:

• Project Management
• Polymer Materials
• Biomedical Science and Technology
• Regulatory Affairs and Validation
• Biomedical Materials
• Packaging and Sterilisation