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PhD Chemical Engineering at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire, United States

Programme overview

The PhD offers intensive research experience alongside a foundation in core chemical engineering principles, with research in tissue engineering, biophysics, catalysis, synthetic biology and sensors. Students pass written and oral qualifying exams, defend a research proposal and complete a dissertation. There is no language requirement.

Department: Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

Core courses are Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Advanced Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Advanced Transport Phenomena, plus seminar and 800/900-level electives (3 for those admitted with a master's, 5 with a bachelor's), completed by the end of year two.

Career pathways

The programme prepares students for highly selective careers in academia, research and related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a master's in chemical engineering (exceptional bachelor's holders may be admitted) with a strong chemical engineering foundation; current GRE General Test scores (within five years); TOEFL for international students, with IELTS accepted case by case at a minimum of 6.5. UNH Graduate School (all programmes, international applicants): English proficiency minimums are TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 59 or Duolingo 120, with waivers available for applicants with English-medium degrees; GRE/GMAT requirements are set by each programme.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unh.edu/graduate-school/admissions

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