Printer FriendlyMedical Plastics Design and Manufacturing
Department of Plastics Engineering
Dr. Stephen McCarthy, 978-934-3417
stephen_mccarthy@uml.edu
The use of plastics in medical products and medical devices is rapidly increasing. The Plastics Engineering Department at UMass Lowell is continuing its leadership role in Plastics Engineering Education by responding to industry's need for Medical Plastics training. This program will provide knowledge needed for the development of new "engineering intensive" medical products which combine complex material compositions, designs, and manufacturing processes. The certificate program is intended for medical professionals, engineers and technologists working in the medical products industry.
Required Courses:
26.553 Polymers in Medicine I
26.575 Biomaterials
Elective Courses (choose two):
10.555 Biopharmaceutical GMP and Licensing
26.554 Polymers in Medicine II
IB.500 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology