The department offers pathways to obtain a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering in four years and an M.S. in either chemical or biomedical engineering in one additional year through an Accelerated Graduate Pathway (AGP).
Accelerated Graduate Pathway: Chemical Engineering
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Accelerated Graduate Pathway: Chemical Engineering
The Accelerated Graduate Pathway: Chemical Engineering provides outstanding graduate students in Chemical Engineering the opportunity to make simultaneous progress toward both the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a graduate degree in engineering.
How It Works
Undergraduate students admitted to the Pathway can take up to 16 credit hours of coursework toward a graduate degree, applying up to 9 credit hours of specified coursework toward the Bachelor of Science as well. Chemical Engineering undergraduates commonly use this pathway to complete some coursework toward the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, or the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering while enrolled as undergraduates.
As this program is specifically designed to allow students to take courses toward a graduate degree while enrolled as an undergraduate student, the expectation is that students will enroll in a graduate degree program after completing the Bachelor of Science. The Accelerated Graduate Pathway: Chemical Engineering facilitates more rapid completion of the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, or the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering. A student who takes full advantage of the pathway can typically complete the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering or Chemical Engineering, including thesis, within one year after completing their Bachelor of Science.
View Accelerated Graduate Pathway Requirements in the Academic Catalog
Start with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
Finish with a Master's Degree or a Ph.D.
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Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
The program prepares students for doctoral study or industry positions at the interface of biology and engineering. Graduates are poised to become leaders in biomedical engineering and contribute to improving the human condition.
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Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
The program prepares students for doctoral study and industrial positions requiring advanced understanding of chemical engineering principles, some subject matter specialization, and project management experience.
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Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
The program prepares students for academic and industrial positions requiring specialized expertise. Graduates are poised to lead the research enterprise in university, government, and industry positions.
Admissions Information
Students will be eligible to apply when they have earned or are in-process of completing 60 credit hours; students will be eligible to enroll in courses when they have earned or are in-process of completing 75 credit hours.
Application is limited to students who:
- Are in the Chemical Engineering major.
- Have completed CHE 2010, ET 3200, and MATH 3400.
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3.
- Have at least a 3.3 GPA in courses offered by the Russ College of Engineering and Technology.