MA/MS in Chemical Engineering

This master's degree places students in global research, often through programs located off site that are nearly always international. The work shows how technology serves society, whether by sharpening medical diagnostics, designing bioprocesses for cancer drugs, or finding alternatives to fossil fuels. Students choose between a thesis track and a non-thesis track. In either case they receive individual mentoring and advising from faculty, join a collaborative culture, and take demanding classes alongside hands-on learning typical of the university. Elective and chemical engineering courses can be combined to match personal goals, with catalysis, fuel cell technology and reactor design among the options. Throughout the program, students practice active learning and teamwork, build communication skills, and study current methods for solving varied practical problems involving the making or use of chemicals. A graduate seminar series teaches professional development. Students may also take positions off campus, including cooperative education placements and work at national laboratories, which helps prepare them for careers. Career outcome data and application requirements appear on the program page.