Program Overview
The Polymer Engineering and Science at University of Wisconsin Madison is a Master programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Polymer Engineering and Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 1,503 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 671 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Polymer Engineering and Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Polymer Processing
- Engineering Design with Polymers
- Polymeric Mateirals
- Composite Materials
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Independent Study
- Fluency in the Digital Environement (1 credit)
- Effective Online Communication (1 credit)
- Advanced Composite Materials
- Advanced Polymer Processing
- Modeling and Simulation in Polymer Processing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Degree Requirements
- At least 18 credits must be formal lecture or laboratory courses.
- At least six credits must be formal lecture or laboratory courses numbered 600 or higher.
- At least three credits must be formal lecture or laboratory courses numbered 700 or higher.
- Students may not take more than six credits of independent study.
- Students are encouraged to work on a research project with a Polymer Engineering Center or Rheology Research Center faculty member. Topics may include issues and problems related to the student\'s work interests.
- No transfer credits are allowed.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,503 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 671 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,503 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 671 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Wisconsin Madison directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Wisconsin Madison
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
