This (two year part-time, one year full-time) course is directed mainly at scientists and engineers employed in the polymer and related industries, who have graduated in science or engineering, or who have significant scientific experience and/or training in a polymer-related industry for at least three years. It is particularly suitable for recent graduates seeking to improve their career opportunities.
Time commitment
The course can be completed in four semesters over two years if studied part-time. Each subject is of thirteen weeks formal lectures and practical work. Sessions are held from 4.15 pm until 7.15 pm on two afternoons per week at the Clayton campus.
It is possible to complete the course in two semesters by attending on four afternoons per week (Monday-Thursday). Polymer Science 1 and 2 will be presented on Monday and Wednesday. Polymer Science 3 and 4 will be presented on Tuesday and Thursday. A daytime laboratory session may be arranged if required.
Unsatisfactory progress
Students who do not pass at least half of the subjects taken in a year of the course will be liable for exclusion.
Course structure
The four subjects Polymer science 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be completed in either one or two years. Each subject consists of lectures in seven or eight units (six hours per unit) and eight practical sessions (three hours per session).
Two unit tests are held for each subject, one at mid-semester and the other at the end of semester. Practical work accounts for 20 per cent of the overall assessment.
Studying Polymer science 1 and 3 in first semester and Polymer science 2 and 4 in second semester allows completion of the course in one year.