Program Overview
The MS Chemical Engineering program offers advanced study in chemical engineering, emphasizing both fundamentals and applications. Students complete core courses in thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport processes, along with electives tailored to their interests. The program culminates in a thesis or project, preparing graduates for careers in various industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MS Chemical Engineering program, offered by the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, provides advanced study of chemical engineering topics with an emphasis on both the fundamental and applied aspects. Elective courses are also available in science, other engineering fields, and business. This broad-based, multidisciplinary educational program has proven to be an important factor for a student’s future success including leading Silicon Valley companies and in Ph.D. programs.
Outline:
Core Courses (17 units)
- CHE 200 - Research Methods 3 unit(s) (GWAR)
- CHE 211 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3 unit(s)
- CHE 218 - Reaction Kinetics 3 unit(s) (GWAR)
- CHE 219 - Transport Processes 3 unit(s)
- CHE 280I - Graduate Research Internship 1-2 unit(s) (complete 4 units)
- CHE 281 - MS Thesis/Project Preparation Seminar 1 unit(s)
Approved Electives (12 units)
- 12 units of electives selected in consultation with a graduate advisor.
- At least one technical elective needs to be an approved 200-level course.
Culminating Experience (1 unit)
- Complete one course for 1 unit:
- CHE 298 - MS Research/Project 1-2 unit(s)
- CHE 298I - MS Research/Project Internship 1-3 unit(s)
- CHE 299 - Master’s Thesis 1-3 unit(s)
- CHE 299I - Master’s Thesis Internship 1-3 unit(s)
Assessment:
The program requires a minimum grade of C in each course and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students are required to write a thesis or project report and complete an oral defense to complete their Culminating Experience.
Teaching:
The program is taught by full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members and part-time faculty members. The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and hands-on lab work.
Careers:
Graduates of the MS Chemical Engineering program may pursue careers in a variety of industries, including:
- Chemical industry
- Petroleum industry
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Food industry
- Biotechnology industry
- Environmental industry
- Academia
- Government