MS Chemical Engineering at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Chemical engineers help solve many of today’s biggest challenges — from cutting pollution and saving energy to creating cleaner technologies and managing harmful waste. Their work plays a big part in protecting the environment and developing new sources of energy.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | Duration: 1 year, 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include CHE 5150 Transport Phenomena; CHE 5290 Chemical Engineering Kinetics; CHE 5410 Chemical Engineering Analysis I.

Career pathways

In this program, you’ll explore how chemical processes work and gain the skills needed for research or industrial careers. Related occupations listed for this programme include Architectural and Engineering Managers; Chemical Engineers; Marine Engineers and Naval Architects; Postsecondary Engineering Teachers; Biomedical Engineers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's; GPA: 3.0; GRE: No; TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5; Number of references: 3; Other requirements: No. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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