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Chemical Engineering (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering combines coursework and research tailored to each student's background and goals, culminating in a substantial research project documented in a dissertation and peer-reviewed journal publications. It is open to chemical engineering graduates and to those with a B.S. in chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics, physics or other STEM fields.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science  |  Intake: Applications completed before January 5 receive full consideration  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Coursework and research tailored to the student; accelerated online Foundations in Chemical Engineering courses can be taken before entry to prepare non-ChE students.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only). Official test scores (GRE and TOEFL) must be submitted to the University via the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Arrange for three recommendations from instructors and/or advisors familiar with your academic record who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation for you.

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.

Intake: Applications completed before January 5 receive full consideration

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