Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng

Master of Engineering in Engineering

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Is this program right for you?

Advance your career in polymer engineering, polymer science, and materials processing through a flexible, online graduate program. Designed for working professionals, this degree supports engineers, career-changers, and those balancing professional and personal priorities.

Study traditional plastics and innovative specialty polymers used in biomedical, pharmaceutical, electronics, and nanotechnology fields
Participate in an interactive online learning experience built for working professionals
Network with peers, faculty, and industry professionals to extend learning beyond the classroom and grow your career
Apply what you learn to real-world challenges in plastics and manufacturing industries

Education that works for you

Grow your career without stepping away from it. Our flexible online format lets you balance work, life, and learning while building technical depth and leadership skills that today’s engineering employers need.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Engineering in Engineering

Commitment

2-4 years

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Format

Online

Credits

30 graduate-level credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall, spring and summer terms

Offered by

College of Engineering

Interdisciplinary Professional Programs

STEM opt eligible

Yes, restrictions apply

Supports F-1 Visa

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Application deadlines

Fall 2025

Deadline: July 1, 2025

Spring 2026

Deadline: November 1, 2025

Summer 2026

Deadline: May 1, 2026

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Results that work for you

Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng

26 years

of delivering interactive online education

#9

graduate ranking among U.S. public universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

Enhance your AI skills

with an optional 9-credit graduate certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Data Analytics, available to students in our online engineering master’s programs.

What you’ll learn

This online polymer engineering master’s blends theory with application in areas like polymer processing, composites, and sustainability. You’ll gain expertise in design, materials analysis, and product development for careers in plastics, materials, and manufacturing.

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Fundamentals of polymer science and materials characterization
Polymer processing and fluid dynamics
Sustainability and plastics recycling
Polymer coatings and advanced materials
Composite material design and analysis
Additive and injection molding manufacturing
Modeling and simulation for polymer systems
Applying engineering polymers in real-world design challenge

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