Program Overview

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Chemical Engineering (M.Eng.)

The Chemical Engineering Master of Engineering program at Montana State University allows graduate students to further their understanding of topics related to microfluidics, biomedical diagnostics, biofuels, and other advanced material topics. This coursework-focused program enables candidates to build professional skills and knowledge in the medical and energy system sectors alongside award-winning faculty who are recognized leaders in their areas of expertise.

Program Overview

In addition to the Master of Engineering program, the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering also offers M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Chemical Engineering. The program is designed to advance students' knowledge in the chemical engineering field.

Research and Faculty

Montana State engineer and associate professor Stephanie McCalla was awarded the National Science Foundation CAREER award, the most prestigious award for developing young researchers. The university's Center for Biofilm Engineering has been a world leader in biofilm research for more than 25 years, pioneering discoveries with far-reaching implications in industry.

Rankings and Partnerships

Montana State University is ranked among the top five public, four-year universities for Very High Research Activity with a STEM-dominant research doctoral program by the prestigious Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The graduate program honors the WICHE partnership for students from 15 western states, offering tuition significantly less than standard non-resident tuition.

Funding Opportunities

The Graduate School at Montana State is dedicated to helping students secure funding during their time at MSU. Available resources include:

• The Benjamin Fellowship, given to three new Ph.D. students in the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering
• Internal Fellowship and Funding Opportunities
• External Fellowship and Funding Opportunities Students in the Western U.S. may also be eligible for special tuition rates due to the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP).

Research Projects

Interdisciplinary research in the Chemical & Biological Engineering department involves solving real-world problems, including:

• Field-testing microbial chemistry for sealing hard-to-fix leaks in oil and gas wells
• Creating new low-cost tools for diagnosing malaria and other diseases in low-resource settings
• Developing new, environmentally friendly ways of getting more biofuel energy out of agricultural biproducts like corn stover

Admissions Requirements

Related Programs

Related graduate programs include:

• Chemical Engineering: M.S., Ph.D.
• Environmental Engineering: M.Eng.
• Bioengineering: M.Eng.