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Chemical and Biological Engineering PhD at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

A PhD emphasizing advanced coursework, hands-on teaching experience and research in synthetic biology, biotechnology, catalysis, medicine, complex systems, energy, sustainability and materials.

Faculty: McCormick School of Engineering  |  Duration: About 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Students entering with a BS/BE in chemical engineering complete 10 courses; entrants with an MS may have requirements waived or substituted case by case. An optional Teaching Apprentices Program involves teaching 3-5 weeks of an undergraduate class.

Career pathways

Research or leadership roles in academia, product R&D, consulting, finance and management; alumni employers include Dow, Merck, Amgen, GSK and Argonne, and universities such as Stanford and Cambridge.

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Application information

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.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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