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Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering

The Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering degree engages students in quality academic experiences and provides opportunities for exposure to cutting-edge research. With a basis in strong disciplinary fundamentals, interdisciplinary perspective, and societal concern, the program prepares graduates to be technical leaders for a wide range of careers in the areas of healthcare, data science, nanotechnology, energy, and sustainability.

Concentrations

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Polymer Engineering

  • Application of Machine Learning to Pharmaceutical Development

Program Objectives

The program prepares students to:

  • apply advanced chemical engineering concepts in a professional and ethical manner with awareness of safety, sustainability and the role of technology in society.

  • collaborate effectively with other professionals based on their knowledge of advanced chemical engineering concepts, broad interdisciplinary knowledge and application of modern information technology tools for efficient teamwork and successful leadership.

  • engage in lifelong learning through professional activities and continuing education.

  • participate in technology innovation through development of chemical processes and products, generation of intellectual property or establishing new enterprises.


Program Outcomes


By the time of graduation, students will be able to:

  • apply advanced knowledge of chemical engineering concepts (e.g., chemical kinetics and reactor design, thermodynamics and transport phenomena) to chemical processing systems.

  • develop chemical engineering systems by evaluating feasibility, cost, safety, government regulatory issues and societal impacts.

  • collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams and provide effective leadership.

  • communicate through professional correspondence, technical reports and presentations.

  • adapt to changing technological and societal needs based on advanced knowledge in chemical engineering with interdisciplinary exposure and appreciation of the benefit and fulfillment of life-long learning.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering is a 30-credit degree program. Students are required to complete:

  • 5 core courses (15 credits) in their chosen concentration

  • 2 CHE 700 seminar courses (0 credits)

  • 5 elective courses (15 credits) 

    • Elective courses can include up to 6 credits of CHE 800 Special Problems and up to 10 credits of CHE 900 Master's Thesis. 

    • Of the 5 electives, two must be within the major; this includes any course taken in Materials, Biology, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (must be cross-listed with MT), and Biomedical Engineering, in addition to Chemical Engineering courses. 

Chemical Engineering Concentration Curriculum

Chemical Engineering Concentration (5 Core Courses)

CHE 620Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

3
CHE 632Advanced Momentum Transfer

3
CHE 633Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer

3
CHE 650Reactor Design

3
MA 530Applied Mathematics for Engineers & Scientists II

3

Students must also take 5 elective courses. 

Polymer Engineering Concentration Curriculum

Polymer Engineering Concentration (5 Core Courses)

CHE 560Fundamentals of Polymer Science

3
CHE 632Advanced Momentum Transfer

3
CHE 633Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer

3
CHE 671Polymer Rheology

3
CHE 672Processing of Polymers for Biomedical Applications

3

Students must also take 5 elective courses. 

Application of Machine Learning to Pharmaceutical Development Concentration Curriculum

Application of Machine Learning to Pharmaceutical Development Concentration

MA 541Statistical Methods

3
MA 576Optimization for Data Science

3
CHE 542Data Science in Pharmaceutical Development

3
CHE 543Machine Learning in Pharmaceutical Development

3
Students must also take 1 elective course.