Chemical Engineering (MSE)
Science, chemistry, engineeringgrad, transport
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The chemical engineering faculty offer a professional program leading to the MSE in chemical engineering. The program is designed to bridge the gap between knowledge of engineering sciences and creative engineering practice while at the same time increasing the depth and breadth of knowledge in selected areas of emphasis. The pattern of course work applicable to the degree is potentially unique for each student, although it must conform to the general guidelines for subject matter for the degree as authorized here.
Two options are available within the MSE program. The first is a general MSE, where students follow the same course outline as required by the MS, except that they will substitute thesis/research hours with additional elective course work. The second is an MSE with a specialization in semiconductor processing and manufacturing. Both options require completion of an applied project, rather than a thesis, at the conclusion of program course work. Note that financial assistance is not available to students who elect an MSE program.
33 credit hours including the required applied project course (CHE 593)
Additional courses may be assigned by the supervisory committee depending on the background of the candidate. Specific requirements for the two MSE program options are outlined below:
Option 1: General MSE in chemical engineering (nonthesis).
Students who choose this option follow the requirements for the MS (see MS program requirements), but will replace the thesis/research credits with additional credit hours of course work. In addition, MSE students must take three credit hours of seminar. This degree requires a total of 33 credit hours.
After completing the course work, students must complete a report, typically 15-20 double-spaced pages, plus figures, on a topic of their choice (the topic needs to be approved by their committee). At the conclusion of the report, students will make an oral presentation on the topic to their committee.
Option 2: MSE in chemical engineering with a specialization in semiconductor processing and manufacturing (nonthesis).
The MSE in chemical engineering and a specialization in semiconductor processing and manufacturing, involves a total of 33 credit hours. After completing the course work, students must complete a report, typically 15-20 double-spaced pages, plus figures, on a topic of their choice (the topic needs to be approved by their committee). At the conclusion of the report, the student will make an oral presentation on the topic to the committee. The following courses are required for this degree:
CHE 458/598 Semiconductor Material Processing (3)
CHE 598 Deposition and Etching (3)
EEE 591 Fundamentals of Solid State Devices (3)
IEE 570 or IEE 572 Advanced Quality Control Design of Engineering Experiments (3)
MSE 598 Materials Issues in Semiconductor Processing (3)
- six credits of chemical engineering electives at the 520 level or higher
- six credits of technical electives at the 500 level or higher
- three credits of a technical elective at the 400 level or higher
Seminar: In addition to the 30 credits listed above, three credits of the one-unit graduate seminar (CHE 591) are required. Online students can substitute an additional technical elective (500-level or higher) for this requirement.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants to the MSE program are required to submit the following:
- application fee
- online graduate admission application
- current resume
- official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, for international students only*
- official transcripts from all prior institutions attended
- resume
- statement of purpose, describing your research interests and reasons for seeking a degree in chemical engineering
- three letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who can comment on your research and scholarly capabilities**
*Chemical Engineering requires a minimum of 600 for paper-based and 100 for Internet-based for admission consideration.
**Letters of recommendation are submitted via the online recommendation system.
Please view the school website for specific admission procedures.
Students applying for the MSE in chemical engineering may have an BS in a field other than chemical engineering. The qualifications of transition students are reviewed by the chemical engineering graduate admission committee, and a special program is designed for successful applicants. Deficiencies for admission to the MSE are specified at the time of admission.
Applicants must fulfill both the requirements of the Division of Graduate Education and those of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Chemical Engineering Program
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
