Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. students earn at least 60 post-baccalaureate credits, including at least 18 credits of dissertation work. In progressing toward this degree, the student must pass the following examinations:

A written departmental Graduate Study Qualifying Examination administered to all Ph.D. students within the first two semesters of their matriculation to the program.
A comprehensive examination to be taken within two years of the qualifying examination and after completing two-thirds of their total coursework.
A final oral examination and defense of a dissertation based on the student's research.
To satisfy the requirements for the Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, the student will take a minimum of 60 credits beyond the bachelor's degree. For students entering with a Masters degree, up to 24 graded credits may be applied.

A bachelor's degree (or higher) or the equivalent from an accredited, government-recognized university. These degrees are generally four-year-long programs. B average or higher from your undergraduate study (3.0/4.0 GPA, or equivalent).

English Proficiency for Graduate Applicants:

Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT): 80

Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT): 550

IELTS: 6.5

PTE Academic: 54

Application Deadlines Fall Semester: May 1; Spring Semester: September 15; Summer Session: January 15.