Penn State Behrend’s B.S. in Polymer Engineering and Science can put you in demand for an in-demand field.
This unique degree prepares you to analyze and design polymers—the fascinating materials that make up our world. You’ll learn to analyze the character and structure of materials, and then use that knowledge to design innovative new products for a variety of fields, including medicine, manufacturing, and sustainability.
The program’s blend of coursework and hands-on research experiences will prepare you for a future in polymers, whether you’re heading for the workforce or pursuing an advanced degree.
Why Penn State Behrend?
The School of Engineering at Penn State Behrend offers you the opportunity to learn in state-of-the-art facilities, conduct research with award-winning faculty, and be recruited by companies around the world.
All Behrend engineering courses are taught by faculty, not graduate assistants. As an engineering student, you’ll present a capstone group research project at the annual Fasenmyer Engineering Design Conference. Most projects are sponsored by industry and address a real-world challenge.
What’s more, Behrend’s School of Engineering consistently ranks among the top undergraduate engineering programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report.