Program Overview

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Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering (Doctoral)

Overview

As a Chemical Engineering doctoral student, you will pursue advanced work in transport phenomena, thermodynamics and reaction engineering, all at the convergence of chemical and environmental engineering. You will conduct research and work on real-world projects in areas like water treatment, hazardous waste remediation and biofuels, surrounded by best-in-class facilities such as the Water & Energy Sustainable Technology Center, the BIO5 Institute and the Micro/Nano Fabrication Center. Our globally recognized faculty helps tailor your studies within eight areas of focus: renewable energy; applied quantum chemistry; water treatment and reuse; semiconductor manufacturing; atmospheric physics and chemistry; electrochemical processes; nanotechnology; and bioremediation.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Engineering & Technology
• Environment & Sustainability
• Biological & Biomedical Science

Minimum Credit Units

• 54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

• Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 28.13%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 4.126 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 78.95%
• Enrollment % Female: 21.05%
• Enrollment % International: 52.63%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 15.79%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Engineering

Degree

• Doctor of Philosophy