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PhD Chemical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Chemical Engineering combines research, technical coursework and professional development, with research spanning energy, materials, the environment and human health. Students build a research portfolio, may publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at national conferences and complete a dissertation.

Faculty: Case School of Engineering  |  Department: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering  |  Duration: 54 credit hours for BS entrants (30 core and elective, 6 professional development, 18 thesis research)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Core and elective coursework includes at least three core units in each of Transport, Thermodynamics, Reactions and Applied Mathematics, plus Chemical Engineering Communications and the Chemical Engineering Colloquium. Milestones are a First and Second Proposition Exam, three teaching experiences and a dissertation defense.

Career pathways

The degree leads to a wide range of high-level career opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Case School of Engineering / School of Graduate Studies (graduate programmes): applicants need good academic records from fully accredited institutions. Non-native English speakers need TOEFL iBT 90 for tests before 20 January 2026 (5 band score from that date), TOEFL PBT 577, IELTS 7 or PTE Academic 61; some programmes set higher minimums. Students may enter with a BS or an MS; MS entrants take at least 6 courses (18 credit hours) at CWRU.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 54 credit hours for BS entrants (30 core and elective, 6 professional development, 18 thesis researc

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