Bachelor’s degree
Plastics Engineering

Whether front spoilers or complete bodies of fancy cars, fast skis or surfboards, high-precision components in medical devices or components in microelectronics - plastics have become an indispensable part of everyday life. Their properties make it possible to turn ideas into reality using innovative processing methods and realizing the seemingly impossible. Plastics are essential elements to solve the social challenges of today and tomorrow.

The study programme Plastics Engineering in Rosenheim conveys all the skills necessary for the development and manufacturing of future-orientated products made from plastic. The students learn how to include sustainability and the circular economy approach already in the design of the plastic part. They will be thought which raw materials and processing methods are necessary to act responsible as an environmentally conscious engineer.

The study programme Plastics Engineering is internationally accredited by ASIIN e.V..

• Start: Winter semester
• Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
• Duration: 7 semesters (6 theoretical and 1 practical semester)
• Dual study programme: Study "with in-depth practical experience" and combined study programme possible,
• Further information on the dual study models
• The degree programme is not subject to admission restrictions.

Virtual study orientation for students interested in the Bachelor's degree programme in Plastics Engineering

A modern equipped technical centre with a clean room and numerous ongoing research and development projects (http://www.bmbf.de/de/29010.php) ensure the proximity of the study programme to practice.

Study organisation plastics technology

In the first two semesters, the study of Plastics Engineering largely corresponds to the study of mechanical engineering. In the following semesters it deals with the specific processing technologies and application fields of plastics. The special aspects of construction, product design and material science are taken into account accordingly to the sustainability concept of the course of study.

The programme lasts for seven semesters. The courses in the first two semesters primarily teach the basics in natural science such as mathematics, physics and chemistry. There is also an introductory module in materials science. In the following semesters, the curriculum includes engineering modules such as electrical engineering, automation and drive technology.
Additionally, the students expand their professional knowledge by specific plastics engineering courses, such as construction theory and product design, injection moulding and further plastic processing.

In the last two semesters, students carry out an industrial project with a partner from the industry. The project lasts for two semesters. The fifth semester is reserved for the internship semester, supplemented by practical courses.

In the final seventh semester, students write their Bachelor's thesis and take part in a Bachelor's seminar.

Due to the wide range of possible applications of plastics, engineers in plastics technology have numerous attractive career opportunities in a wide range of different industries and areas of materials development, plastics processing and product development.

The positive experiences and career paths of engineers already working demonstrate the diverse opportunities in this area. Experience reports also offer interesting insights into career opportunities and the fascination of studying plastics technology. Further information and personal reports can be found here.

https://www.plastverarbeiter.de/markt/deshalb-wuerden-ingenieure-nochmal-kunststofftechnik-studieren-502.html

Study requirement

• Begin of studies: each winter semester
• Application period and application mode
• Course of study with open admissions

Internship prior to beginning the bachelor’s degree programme in Plastics Engineering.

The study of Plastics Engineering requires an internship of at least 12 weeks. The preliminary internship should be completed prior to the degree programme, but at the latest by the time the student enters the fourth semester.

The training content of the internship should cover at least one of the following areas: processing of plastics (injection moulding, extrusion, fibre composites), mechanical processing of plastics and metals, manufacturing processes and working methods of manufacturing machines and equipment.

On application, students can be recognized as prior practical experience if they have completed an apprenticeship suitable for the subject. If the student carried out a relevant, predominantly related professional activity of at least twelve months, and the content and objective correspond to the training objective, it can be recognized as prior practical experience, too.

If the relevant professional activity completed prior to the degree programme lasted less than 12 months or if proof of relevant practical training is provided, credit of up to a maximum of six weeks is possible.
To the trainig plan for internship prior to beginning the degree.

To the trainig plan for preliminary practical training.

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