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The Department of Plastics Engineering at UML has a long history as a leader in the area of Plastics Engineering Education. Today, plastics materials are being used extensively by medical product and medical device manufacturers. The development of new medical products is engineering intensive as a result of their often complex material compositions, design, and manufacturing processes. In response to industry's need for more medical plastics training, the UMass Lowell Plastics Engineering Department now offers a 12 credit Graduate Certificate in Medical Plastics Design and Manufacturing.
This certificate program is designed for students who have attained a Bachelor’s degree and want more medical plastics background, but are not ready to commit to completion of a Master’s degree. Admission to the program is open to candidates with a B.S. in Engineering or a related field. There is no application fee and the graduate record exam (GRE) is not required for admission. Courses previously used for another Plastics Certificate may not be used for a second Plastics Certificate. However, certificate courses may be applied to appropriate graduate degrees if students want to continue their education. The Plastics Engineering Department makes every attempt to offer many of these courses during the evening or late afternoon so that students having full time jobs can complete the certificate program. Graduates who have already completed these course requirements can receive a retroactive certificate.
To apply for this certificate program, go to UML Graduate Admissions.
For courses and descriptions, go to the UML Graduate Catalog.