Degrees Offered
• Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
• Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

Certificate Programs
• Not Available

Average Time for Completion of Degree
• MS: 2 years
• PhD: 4 years

Admission Requirements
• GRE required: emphasis on Quantitative score with >700 expected 
• Minimum TOEFL 590/243/96 or IELTS 7.0
• Transcript review emphasizes performance in core technical courses.
• A prior degree in chemical engineering is preferred for ChE programs. Applicants with other engineering or science degrees are accepted, but typically must complete additional coursework. Applicants with a bachelor’s in ChE can be admitted directly to the Ph.D. program.
• The biomedical program accepts applicants from a range of backgrounds.

Application Deadlines
• MS: Summer and Fall Admission only: rolling
• PhD: rolling admissions

Program Costs
• General costs plus $100/quarter technology fee

Financial Aid Opportunities
Types:
•Graduate Assistantships
• Research Assistantships
Awards are based on qualifications, not need. First offers typically made in March to the top-ranking applicants at that time, with a second round of offers in late April. Applicants whose qualifications meet the specific research needs of a faculty member may receive offers at other times.
Typical Amount:
• MS - $15,000-$17,000 stipend plus tuition scholarship, 
• PhD - $18,000-$24,000 stipend plus tuition scholarship

Additional Information
Research in Bioengineering (cell adhesion, drug delivery, biocorrosion, bioseparations); Corrosion and Multiphase Flow (SO4 and CO2 corrosion, oil/water/gas systems, fluid dynamics); Energy and the Environment (fuel cells, novel fuel sources, air pollution control, air pollution monitoring, CO2 sequestration). Students are encouraged to identify a preferred research area.