MS Chemical and Molecular Engineering at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MS in Chemical and Molecular Engineering is a 30-credit programme in the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering that builds a foundation in chemical and molecular engineering principles for further study or professional engineering careers. Students choose a thesis or non-thesis (project) track by the end of the first semester. An accelerated BE/MS option exists for Stony Brook CME undergraduates.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Materials Science and Chemical Engineering | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Four core courses (Fluid Mechanics, Mathematical Analysis and Modeling, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Chemical Reaction Engineering) for 12 credits plus four CME electives for 12 credits; the thesis track adds 6 credits of CME 599 research and the non-thesis track a capstone project (CME 595).

Career pathways

Further doctoral study, research and development in industry, national laboratories, or professional engineering careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical and molecular engineering or a closely related field; GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 in all mathematics, engineering and science courses; three recommendation letters; TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5 for international applicants; GRE General Test optional; acceptance by the Department and the Graduate School. Accelerated BE/MS: CME major with cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the major.

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 are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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