Program Overview

Master's Degree in Polymers and Bioplastics

The Master's degree in Polymers and Bioplastics is a specialized program that focuses on providing scientific and technological training in the field of polymers and bioplastics. The program is designed to prepare students to join research, technological, and industrial centers working on polymer materials.

General Details

• Duration and start date: 1 academic year, 60 ECTS credits, starting in September
• Timetable and delivery: Mornings, face-to-face
• Fees and grants: Approximate fees for the master's degree, excluding other costs, are €1,162 (€2,700 for non-EU residents)
• Language of instruction: English
• Location: Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE)
• Official degree: Recorded in the Ministry of Education's degree register

Admission

• General requirements: Academic requirements for admission to master's degrees
• Specific requirements: English Level B2 is required, to be proved at the time of enrollment
• Admission criteria: Applicants with degrees in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Engineering Physics, as well as Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Pharmacy, may apply
• Bridging courses: Graduates with bachelor's degrees in Biology, Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Industrial Technologies, or Environmental Engineering must complete 4 credits in Fundamentals of Polymers
• Places: 30
• Pre-enrollment: Currently closed, with the option to request information on upcoming pre-enrollment periods

Curriculum

First Semester

• Advanced Materials 3
• Biotechnological Processes 3
• Experimentation and Instrumentation 3
• Nanotechnology 3
• Polymer Physics 6
• Polymer Processing and Coating Technologies 6
• Polymerisation Chemistry 3
• Technology Innovation 3

Second Semester

• Biopolymers and Bioplastics 6
• Characterisation of Polymers 6
• Master's Thesis 18

Professional Opportunities

• Polymer development specialist
• Plastics processing engineer
• Quality control specialist
• Polymers and bioplastics consultant
• Researcher in polymers and bioplastics
• Plastic recycling technician

Quality Accreditation

The degree's main quality indicators can be found in the University Studies in Catalonia portal of the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency, including degree evaluation results, student satisfaction, and graduate employment data.

Organisation

• Academic calendar: General academic calendar for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees courses
• Academic regulations: Academic regulations for master's degree courses at the UPC
• Academic coordinator: Luis Javier del Valle
• UPC school: Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE)