Summary: The present course provides a comprehensive overview of all different types of polymers used in medical device applications. Particular attention is paid to those materials with actual commercial applications, along with supporting data from preclinical and clinical trials. The synthesis, properties and performance of each polymer or family of polymers are described in some detail as well. The focus is on those properties that are important and relevant to medical device applications, such as chemical resistance, sterilization capability, and biocompatibility. The relevant methods for processing of different plastics for medical device applications are reviewed. This course is intended for PhD students and researchers who work in the area of polymers and biomedical materials.