Polymer Processing Atlantic Technological University

Overview

Polymer Processing programme from the Atlantic Technological University also presents modules that are relevant to automated production (such as Control Systems) and management modules relating to Six Sigma methodology.

BEng in Polymer Process Engineering goes further in plastics, from manufacturing to design. the programme attends to continued engineering training thorough modules Mathematics 3 and Control Systems 301 & 302, design software through module Polymer Tooling Design, quality control though modules Six Sigma 1 & 2, and polymer science through modules Polymer Processing, Medical Device Manufacturing, and Plastic Part Design. Furthermore, the course might contribute to a Green Belt Award in Six Sigma (pending further external examination of the candidate). At last, the module Polymer Project allows the student an individual project execution in the scope of either applied quality control within industry, or academic research methodology application. A well-rounded professional is expected at the end of this course.

Careers

Typically, graduates will be employed in polymer processing in the engineering, medical device, or pharmaceutical sectors. Successful graduates from this programme may apply for the BEng (Hons) in Polymer Process (Online) which is offered online by ATU Sligo (former IT Sligo), or for related programmes from other providers.The course was designed in partnership with First Polymer Training and the Technological University of Shannon (former Athlone IT), aiming to attend the needs of the Irish industry. 

Irish Business and Employers Confederation, through its section Polymer Technology Ireland, serves as the bridge between our academic expertise and the particular demands from the Irish industry. At the end of the course, the graduate is apt to pursue an entry and mid-level positions in the polymer, automotive, medical devices and pharmaceutical industry, in a manufacturing, quality or research & development capacity.