MS Chemical Engineering at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Master’s in Chemical Engineering program equips students with advanced skills in chemical process design, systems engineering, and materials development. Through a combination of core coursework and specialized electives, students explore areas such as reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and sustainable engineering practices.

Faculty: Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Department offers the M.S. degree under two distinct plans. The Plan A degree requires 24 hours of coursework, 6 hours of research credit, as well as the preparation and defense of a research-based thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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 applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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