Polymer Science and Technology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Materials Science and Engineering with Polymers BEng (Hons) The University of Manchester 90% 15% 6% - - 165 Manchester On campus Full-time
Polymer Science and Engineering MSc Loughborough University of Technology - - - £13000 £28100 - Loughborough On campus Full-time
Ceramics, Glasses and Polymers PhD Sheffield Hallam University - - - - - - Sheffield On campus Part-time
Electronic Engineering (Polymer Electronics) MRes Bangor University - - - - - - Bangor On campus Full-time
Polymer Materials Science and Engineering MSc The University of Manchester - - - - - - Manchester On campus Full-time
Advanced Polymer Science and Engineering MSc Queen Mary University of London - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Polymer Science MSc The University of Warwick - - - - - - Coventry On campus Full-time
Analytical and Polymer Science MSc The University of Warwick - - - - - - Coventry On campus Full-time
Polymers and Composites MSc (Eng) The University of Sheffield - - - - - - Sheffield On campus Full-time
Polymer Chemistry MSc The University of Warwick - - - - - - Coventry On campus Part-time
Polymers, Colorants and Fine Chemicals MSc University of Leeds - - - - - - Leeds On campus Full-time
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Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Polymer Science and Technology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21000 £22167 £25355
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £25000 £17818 - £25439 £19548 - £33403
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Polymer Science and Technology courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20000 £17500 £20962
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £24000 £14000 - £21714 £17077 - £24346
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Polymer Science and Technology

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Polymer Science and Technology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs of graduates of Polymer Science and Technology (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Polymer Science and Technology at Birmingham City University

20% Teaching Professionals
10% Other Educational Professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Caring personal services
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Protective service occupations
5% Welfare Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Polymer Science and Technology

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Polymer Science and Technology, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

Polymer Science and Technology is the study of the synthesis, design, production, processing and use of organic polymer materials

The median salary of graduates of Polymer Science and Technology was £21000 15 months after graduation, £22167 3 years after graduation and £25355 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Polymer Science and Technology studies:
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BEng (Hons)
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • PhD with Integrated Study - PhD
  • Master of Research - MRes
  • Master of Science (Engineering) - MSc (Eng)