PhD Chemical Engineering at University of California, San Diego

Programme overview

The PhD in Chemical Engineering at UC San Diego prepares students for careers in research and teaching with an emphasis on research.

Department: Chemical and Nano Engineering | Duration: Precandidacy four years; university support six years; dissertation within seven years | Study mode: full-time | Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

After the MS requirements, students plan courses with their adviser for the Preliminary Qualifying Examination (taken within three quarters, passed with at least 70 percent), then complete a literature review examination by the end of year two, the PhD Senate Examination before a four-member committee, and a dissertation defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): Admission is in accordance with the general requirements of the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs, which requires at least a BS in some branch of engineering, sciences, or mathematics; an overall GPA of 3.0 or greater, and three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the academic or professional competence and to the depth of their interest in pursuing graduate study. In addition, all applicants are required to submit GRE General Test Scores. The minimum PTE Academic score required for graduate admission is overall score 65.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

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

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