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PhD/DES Chemical Engineering at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD and DES doctoral degrees in Chemical Engineering have essentially the same requirements. The programme is highly interdisciplinary and welcomes applicants with degrees in fields such as physics, chemistry and biochemistry.

Faculty: Columbia Engineering  |  Department: Chemical Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Four core courses: Math Methods in Chemical Engineering, Mechanisms of Transport, Advanced Chemical Kinetics, and either Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics or Statistical Mechanics and Computational Methods (waived for students who already hold an MS). Milestones are a Qualifying Examination, a Proposal Examination within 12 months of the qualifier, and a Dissertation Defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students with degrees in related fields such as physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and others are encouraged to apply to this highly interdisciplinary program.

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.

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