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PhD Chemical and Environmental Engineering at University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside, United States

Programme overview

The PhD comprises coursework, a preliminary exam, a dissertation proposal and a dissertation defense.

Faculty: Bourns College of Engineering  |  Department: Chemical and Environmental Engineering  |  Duration: Normative time 3 years with a UCR MS in the field, 5 years without  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Riverside, CA, United States

What you will study

Minimum 24 units including 8 units of core courses (two of CEE 200, 202, 204, 206) and a major and minor area; a preliminary exam of three written tests from thermodynamics, kinetics, transport, air pollution control and water quality engineering; at least one quarter as a teaching assistant plus CEE 302; at least six quarters in residence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Division (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognized international equivalent; minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (some programs set a higher standard); transcripts, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic 7 with no component below 6) unless the prior degree was taught in English; GRE/GMAT only where the program requires it (many no longer do). Source: graduate.ucr.edu/admission-requirements.

UC Riverside operates a quarter system. Summer begins mid-June, Fall late September, Winter early January and Spring late March/early April. Most graduate programmes admit and begin in the Fall quarter only.

New domestic applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter November 1, Spring February 1, Summer May 1. New international applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter September 1, Spring December 1, Summer March 1. Some programmes set earlier priority or fellowship deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucr.edu/apply/

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