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MS Chemical Engineering at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Chemical Engineering focuses on chemical engineering fundamentals in core areas with tailored electives, combining coursework and research or coursework only.

Faculty: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences  |  Department: Department of Chemical Engineering  |  Duration: Usually 1-2 years  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Core chemical engineering fundamentals plus tailored electives, with thesis or coursework-only formats.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Chemical Engineering MS and PhD: completed bachelor's degree (chemical engineering not required); transcripts (unofficial accepted at application); GRE encouraged but not required; fee $30; international applicants: TOEFL 620 paper/260 computer/95 internet or IELTS 7.0 preferred, waived for graduates of a US undergraduate program with at least two years of US study. MS: deadline March 15; one-page personal statement; two letters of recommendation (one for Rochester undergraduates applying to the 4+1 Option).

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: Usually 1-2 years

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