The programme will equip learners with knowledge of advanced polymer materials for manufacturing areas such as the medical device, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. Graduates will be prepared to specify, work with and test polymer materials in addition to gaining hands on process knowledge and an appreciation for new and emerging materials and process methods.

Primarily Online

• Core Polymer Materials 

• Core Polymer Processing

• Core Polymer Characterisation 

• Advanced Polymer Chemistry and Physics 

• Advanced Polymer Materials

• Advanced Polymer Processing

• Advanced Polymer Characterisation

• Advanced Polymer Chemistry and Physics

• Team Project.

A level 8 award in an engineering / science discipline or a level 8 award in any discipline with 2 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Applicants that do not have the requisite academic qualifications may gain entry to the programme via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in accordance with the institute’s policies.
If you have worked in the manufacturing industry or have experience in a company working with polymers / plastics this may be considered relevant. The duration and amount of experience would be assessed during our Recognition of Prior Learning process.

Online – Induction for the September 2023 programme takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 16th September from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Classes commence week beginning Monday 18th September 2023.

This is a Springboard+ Funded Programme.

This programme will be fully funded for eligible unemployed applicants.

Eligible employed applicants will be 90% funded. They will have to pay 10% directly to TUS. The 10% payable is €570.

1 year: 10 hours per week online plus occasional online lab sessions.

NFQ Level 9
(60 Credits)

Graduates will be eligible to progress to a Master of Science in Advanced Polymer Materials via the completion of a supplementary thesis. This will not be funded by Springboard+ so charges will apply if you choose to do this.