Polymer and Mechanical Engineering (Hons) Technological University of the Shannon

Overview

Polymer engineering is a core skill set that many employers in the medical device/healthcare sector look for in graduates. Ireland’s polymer/medical devices sector is thriving and is recognised as one of the fastest developing in the world. More than 250 companies are currently developing and manufacturing a diverse range of medical devices and diagnostic products. The sector employs a highly skilled workforce – over 45% of employees in the medical device sector are qualified to graduate or postgraduate level.

The student of the   Polymer and Mechanical Engineering (Hons) degree at the Technological University of the Shannon  must complete a paid six-month placement from January to June in the programmes third year. The placement carries 25 credits, and most fulfil prescribed criteria, to which the employer will agree in advance. Placements may be done in Ireland or abroad. Placements are readily available across the medical devices, pharmaceutical and broader advanced manufacturing sectors. Companies include Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Harmac, Trend, and Bausch and Lomb.

Career Opportunities

100% job securement within six months of the conclusion of the course. This degree programme is designed to equip graduates with skill sets that are relevant and essential to emerging industrial technologies. Graduates can expect to find employment as Polymer Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Product Development Engineers and Quality Assurance Managers.