MA/MS in Chemical Engineering

This master's degree in chemical engineering lets students choose between a research-intensive thesis route and a coursework-only route. Newly admitted students settle on a route once their opening term is underway, and undergraduates from the department can also use an accelerated pathway. Thesis students spend their first term on classes and then shift to independent research under a faculty advisor, working in a lab matched to their interests. Those who select coursework only concentrate on core subjects and electives tied to career goals, such as energy, materials and bioengineering. The page puts typical completion for the degree at about a year and a half, with the coursework route finishing sooner. It suits graduates aiming for industry roles in chemical engineering or a stronger research record.