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MS Chemical Engineering at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Chemical Engineering provides added depth in the technical aspects of the field and breadth through technical electives. The non-thesis programme is coursework-based and includes an independent project; the thesis programme combines coursework with an independent research project in a sub-field of chemical engineering.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering  |  Duration: Full-time students can complete the non-thesis requirements in three semesters; part-time study available  |  Intake: Autumn; deadline January 29, 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Coursework with technical electives plus either an independent project (non-thesis) or a research thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering MS: undergraduate GPA at least 3.0/4.0 with a bachelor's in chemical engineering or closely related field preferred; GRE not required; three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose (1-2 pages); resume under two pages; official scanned transcripts; TOEFL/IELTS for international applicants (cannot be waived); non-ChemE majors need thermodynamics (CBE 3508/3509), transport (CBE 2420/3421/3422), kinetics (CBE 3610) and Math 2177 or equivalent; deadline January 29, 2027 for Autumn 2027. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on the TOEFL launched January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5, or Duolingo 120 under Graduate School minimums unless exempt; many programmes set higher scores. Three-year bachelor's degrees are not equivalent to a US four-year degree.

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: Autumn; deadline January 29, 2027

Duration: Full-time students can complete the non-thesis requirements in three semesters; part-time study avai

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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