University of Massachusetts Amherst campus

Engineering

MS Chemical Engineering at University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States

Programme overview

Thesis-based and coursework-only MS options in chemical engineering; students choose a track in their first semester.

Faculty: Riccio College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering  |  Duration: 1.5 years (thesis); 2-3 semesters (coursework-only)  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Thesis students start with coursework that evolves into independent research under a faculty advisor; coursework-only students take core and elective courses in areas such as energy, materials and bioengineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Chemical Engineering MS: fall admission only; deadline February 15. The department does not provide tuition or stipend support for master's students.

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.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 1.5 years (thesis); 2-3 semesters (coursework-only)

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