Chemical Engineering, MS
for the degree of Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Students who are interested in a terminal master's degree in Chemical Engineering may consider the Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering Leadership program (MEng).
For admission information, please contact the MEng Program in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
for the degree of Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
For additional details and requirements refer to the department's degree programs information and the Graduate College Handbook.
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20 | |
| CHBE 599 | Thesis Research (min 12 applied toward degree) | 12 |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Credit for CHBE 565 may not be applied to the degree requirements. | |
| Minimum Hours Overall Required Within the Unit: | 8 |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.75 |
Non-Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30-32 | |
| CHBE 565 | CHBE Seminar (Must be taken every semester that the student is in residence. Max 2 hours may be applied.) | 0-2 |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Maximum hours of CHBE 565 applied to the degree | 2 |
| Minimum Hours Overall Required Within the Unit: | 12 |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 16 |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.75 |
for the degree of Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
- Knowledge of the concepts and problem-solving skills in mathematics, science, and engineering that are relevant to identifying, formulating, and solving defined research problems in the field of chemical and biomolecular engineering.
- Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate (orally and in writing) the motivation for a research project, relevant scientific and engineering concepts, approach, experimental data, data interpretation, conclusions drawn from the research, and the significance of the findings to both experts in the field and non-expert scientists and engineers.
- Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation or computer simulation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.