Loughborough's Polymer Science and Engineering programme is designed to give students a broad understanding of polymer science and engineering with a focus on the underlying properties and processes of polymers and plastics related to their utilisation in industrial and commercial applications.
Polymer science and engineering is a fast-moving field that has a major impact on the way people live. It allows for the development of ever more sophisticated materials to suit the needs of society and the planet. The programme has gained an international reputation as one of the most comprehensive and in-depth programmes specializing in this subject area. Taught by a team of international experts, the programme covers the latest science and engineering of plastics, rubbers and composites including aspects of nanotechnology, biomaterials, recycling and sustainability. Lectures are supplemented by an extensive variety of laboratory exercises, including those within the school's new polymer processing laboratory (recently refurbished in a £4M development) and the world-leading Loughborough Materials Characterisation Centre.
The MSc Polymer Science and Engineering programme has been designed to meet the requirements of industry and allow progression towards professional chartered status (CEng). It is fully accredited by the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining. (IOM3).
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Oct |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 23500 |
| Campus | Loughborough |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 92 |
| PTE | 67 |
| Duolingo | 110 |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 68%
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