Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.

Program Overview

This Ph.D. program in Chemical and Biological Engineering requires 18 credits of core courses, research, and a dissertation. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and pass a preliminary exam to become a candidate. The program prepares graduates for careers in academia, industry, and government, with common paths including research scientist, process engineer, and technical consultant.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Schedule:
• Students are required to complete 18 credits of core CBE courses, including:
• Intermediate Transport Phenomena (3 credits)
• Intermediate Problems in Chemical Engineering (3 credits)
• Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3 credits)
• Kinetics and Catalysis (3 credits)
• Structure:
• The program consists of coursework, research, and a dissertation.
• Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain in good academic standing.
• Students are required to complete a preliminary exam, a research progress meeting, and a final oral exam.
• Students are also required to serve as a teaching assistant for two semesters.

Assessment:

• Students are assessed on their coursework, research, and exams.
• Students must receive a B or better in all core CBE courses.
• Students must achieve an average score of 3.0 or higher on their preliminary exam to become a candidate for the Ph.D. program.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a faculty of 20 core faculty and 8 affiliate faculty.
• The department offers a variety of professional development workshops for graduate students.
• Graduate students are also encouraged to connect with the University's DELTA program for teaching support.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in academia, industry, and government.
• Common career paths include:
• Research scientist
• Process engineer
• Product development engineer
• Technical consultant