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Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, PhD at Tulane University

Tulane University, United States

Programme overview

The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree, in which students perform cutting edge research in advanced engineering topics. Graduate students pursuing PhD studies are supported as research or teaching assistants. The PhD degree culminates in an open defense of a written dissertation based on the original research performed by the student. A master’s degree is not a prerequisite to the beginning of study for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Faculty: School of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 48 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

The PhD degree requires a student to reach a critical understanding of the basic scientific and engineering principles underlying their field of interest. In addition, the student must demonstrate the ability to conduct independently an intensive research project and document their results in the form of refereed publications, presentations, and a final thesis dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master’s degree is not a prerequisite to the beginning of study for the Doctor of Philosophy 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.

Duration: 48 credit hours

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