Program Overview

Master's Degree in Polymers and Bioplastics

The Master's degree in Polymers and Bioplastics is a specialized program that aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the scientific and technological aspects of polymers and bioplastics. The program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in research and development, industry, or academia.

Objectives

• To provide students with a deep understanding of the principles and applications of polymers and bioplastics.
• To equip students with the necessary skills to design, develop, and characterize new polymeric materials.
• To prepare students for careers in research and development, industry, or academia.

Program Structure

The program consists of two quadrimesters, with a total of 60 ECTS credits.

First Quadrimestre

• Experimentació i Instrumentació (3 ECTS)
• Física de Polímers (6 ECTS)
• Innovació de la Tecnologia (3 ECTS)
• Materials Avançats (3 ECTS)
• Nanotecnologia (3 ECTS)
• Processament de Polímers i Tecnologies de Recobriment (6 ECTS)
• Processos Biotecnolňgics (3 ECTS)
• Química de la Polimerització (3 ECTS)

Second Quadrimestre

• Biopolímers i Bioplŕstics (6 ECTS)
• Caracterització de Polímers (6 ECTS)
• Treball de Fi de Mŕster (18 ECTS)

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, chemistry, biology).
• English language proficiency (B2 level or equivalent).
• Specific requirements for certain degrees (e.g., complements de formació for some bachelor's degrees).

Tuition Fees

• Approximately 1,162 (2,700 for non-EU residents) per academic year, excluding additional fees.

Career Opportunities

• Research and development of new polymeric materials.
• Engineering and processing of plastics.
• Quality control and assurance.
• Consulting in polymers and bioplastics.
• Research positions in academia or industry.

Competences

• Transversal competences: entrepreneurship and innovation, sustainability and social commitment, knowledge of a third language (preferably English), teamwork, and use of information resources.
• Specific competences: design, development, and characterization of polymeric materials, understanding of the principles and applications of polymers and bioplastics.

Quality Assurance

• The program is accredited by the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU).
• The program is part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

Organization

• The program is offered by the Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE).
• The program is managed by the Academic Committee, which is responsible for the program's curriculum, admission, and evaluation.