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Engineering - Polymer Process Engineering - Sligo
- Course code
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- Level
- Level 7
- Award
- Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ)
- Classification
- Major
- Awarding body
- Atlantic Technological University
- Duration
- 2 years part-time, online. Study Hours Students should expect to have 2-4 live lectures a week which last approximately 1 hour. It is recommended that students should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5 credit module to your studies. On-Campus Attendance 2 lab days per semester at the Sligo Campus. There is also an additional one-day attendance in Athlone (First Polymer Training) for each semester, which is mandatory.
Programme summary
This programme focuses on the materials, processes, and tooling used in relation to polymers. Students learn the characteristics of various polymers, the common polymer processes - including injection moulding, blow moulding, and extrusion as well as plastic part design - and factors in the design of tooling for these processes.
Entry requirements
Applicants require a Higher Certificate NFQ Level 6 in a relevant discipline or an Advanced Craft Certificate, or equivalent.
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