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Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Capstone

Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing

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Is this program right for you?

The Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing is ideal for engineers and professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of polymer fabrication and materials behavior. Whether you’re seeking advancement or preparing for a master’s degree, this stackable credential fits your goals—and your schedule.

  • Study polymer fabrication and processing with expert instructors
  • Learn in a flexible, interactive online format for working professionals
  • Build skills you can apply immediately to manufacturing and design challenges
  • Apply certificate credits toward the Master of Engineering in Polymer Engineering

Education that works for you

Advance your expertise in polymer materials without stepping away from your career. This online capstone certificate offers a practical, flexible path to deeper technical knowledge—or a future graduate degree.

Program type

Capstone certificate

Collection of courses in a single discipline, does not result in a degree

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Certificate awarded

Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing

Commitment

2-3 semesters

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Format

Online

Primarily online

Credits

9 graduate-level credits

Admission terms

Fall, spring and summer

STEM opt eligible

No

Supports F-1 Visa

Application deadlines

Summer 2025

  • Deadline: June 1, 2025

Fall 2025

  • Deadline: August 15, 2025

Spring 2026

  • Deadline: January 15, 2026
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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent credential from an accredited college or university
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of degree
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information

 

The admissions committee considers exceptions to standard requirements on an individual basis. 

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Transcripts
    Three letters of recommendation

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Results that work for you

Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Capstone

26 years

of delivering interactive online education

#9

graduate ranking among U.S. public universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

What you’ll learn

Dive into the science and engineering behind polymer products with the Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Capstone program. Through interactive online lectures you’ll gain experience with advanced techniques like injection molding and 3D printing.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Injection molding
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Experimental mechanics
  • Polymer processing
  • Modeling and simulation

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