Program Overview

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University of Maryland Program Details

The University of Maryland offers various programs for students, including undergraduate and graduate degrees. The A. James Clark School of Engineering provides a range of programs, including the Bachelor of Science, Combined B.S./M.S. Program, and Combined B.S./MSSE Program.

Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor of Science: This program offers a comprehensive education in engineering, with a focus on technical electives and core course descriptions.
  • Sample Undergraduate Program for Students Who Entered Fall 2012 and later: This program provides a sample curriculum for students who entered the university in Fall 2012 or later.
  • Sample Undergraduate Program for Students Who Entered from Fall 2010 to Spring 2012: This program provides a sample curriculum for students who entered the university from Fall 2010 to Spring 2012.
• Combined B.S./M.S. Program: This program allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in a shorter amount of time.
  • Combined B.S./M.S. Sample Programs: This program provides sample curricula for students in the Combined B.S./M.S. Program.
  • Guide to Combined B.S./M.S. Program: This guide provides information on the program's requirements and structure.
• Combined B.S./MSSE Program: This program allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Software Engineering degree.
  • Combined B.S./MSSE: Sample Program: This program provides a sample curriculum for students in the Combined B.S./MSSE Program.
  • FAQ: Combined B.S./MSSE Program: This FAQ provides answers to common questions about the program.

Graduate Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy: This program provides advanced education and research opportunities in engineering.
  • Transition Program: This program allows students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry to transition to a Ph.D. program in Chemical Engineering.
  • Ph.D. Research Aptitude Exam: This exam assesses a student's research aptitude and preparedness for the Ph.D. program.
  • Ph.D. Dissertation Proposal: This proposal outlines a student's research plan and objectives for their dissertation.
  • Ph.D. Defense: This defense is the final step in the Ph.D. program, where students present and defend their research.
• Master of Science: This program provides advanced education and research opportunities in engineering.
  • Graduate Prerequisites and GPA: This section outlines the prerequisites and GPA requirements for the Master of Science program.
  • Undergraduate Courses for Graduate Credit: This section outlines the undergraduate courses that can be taken for graduate credit.
• Master of Engineering: This program provides advanced education and research opportunities in engineering.
• Graduate Certificate: This certificate program provides specialized education and training in a specific area of engineering.

Transition Program from Chemistry B.S. to CHBE Ph.D.

Why Transition to Chemical Engineering?

Chemical Engineering is a diverse field with research in areas ranging from energy to nanoparticles to biomedical applications. As chemical engineers, the focus is on using fundamentals to understand and solve real-world problems. In CHBE, chemistry students can apply their fundamental background in chemistry to designing new products, improving existing products, and/or improving manufacturing of chemicals, biochemicals, or materials.

Hurdle for Chemistry B.S. Grads

It is not uncommon for undergraduate chemistry majors to transition to a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. However, this requires additional fundamental knowledge not typically taught in the undergraduate chemistry curriculum. Therefore, students are required to complete undergraduate CHBE courses to obtain the background needed to successfully undertake graduate coursework in chemical engineering alongside students with undergraduate degrees in chemical engineering.

Benefits of UMD's Summer Transition Program

This transition program offers the ability for a paid transition (tuition+benefits) during the summer before starting as a Ph.D. student in chemical engineering. Required undergraduate coursework in chemical engineering can be fulfilled during the summer, which prepares the student for the rigors of graduate course work in chemical engineering.

Summer Coursework

Students will take 3-4 courses spread over two summer sessions depending on the student's background. If the student has not taken differential equations, this requirement will be fulfilled during the summer. Introduction to Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, and Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics will also be taken during the summer.

Fresh Start in Fall Semester

Ultimately, this transition program serves as a catalyst for chemistry B.S. graduates to begin their Ph.D. studies in CHBE at UMD. More time can be spent as a graduate student taking electives and doing dissertation research that would otherwise be filled by catch-up coursework.

Applications

Applications to this program must be completed through UMD's Graduate School and submitted online. Each year, 1-2 applications will be chosen for this competitive, funded transition program for those applying to the Ph.D. program in the fall semester. The deadline for applications is January 15.