PhD Chemical Engineering at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

Study and research programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in chemical engineering are offered. Areas of specialization include: environmental engineering, biochemical engineering, polymer science and engineering, process simulation, catalysis and reaction engineering, nanomaterials and nanotechnology, microelectronics, and membrane technology. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Ph.D. candidates with B.S. degrees must complete coursework in three core subjects: CHEG 5301 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I, CHEG 5315 Transfer Operations I, CHEG 5321 Reaction Kinetics I, as well as 21 additional credits in advanced coursework and training, for a total of 30 coursework credits. An additional 15 credits of research bring the normal total to 45 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed.

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 submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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