ME Chemical Engineering at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Help lead change in energy and manufacturing industries and the overall transformation of our economy with a master's degree though our chemical engineering program. Chemical engineering is perfect for students who want to be leaders in solving the most important global problems of our time. There is a strong need for chemical engineers who innovate in decarbonization, sustainable engineering and other areas.

Faculty: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Chemical Engineering | Duration: 12 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Our program incorporates a strong industrial focus in research and education, including an extensive industrial mentorship program. We offer opportunities to develop leadership and management skills through supervision of undergraduate researchers. We also offer a number of certificate programs that can be completed within this program's studies.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Chemical Engineering Researcher, Manager, Entrepreneur, Educator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Requirements for admission to graduate degree programs in chemical engineering (M.E., M.S., Ph.D.) conform to the general regulations of The Graduate School, as well as more stringent departmental requirements as described below. In general, the admissions process is highly competitive. Admissions decisions are based on the quality of the applicant’s previous university-level academic work (as reflected by grade point average), letters of recommendation, and other evidence of past accomplishments. Students holding B.S. degrees may apply for direct admission to the doctoral program; it is not necessary to complete a master’s degree first. Applicants with degrees (B.S. or higher) in other engineering disciplines or chemistry may be admitted with additional remedial course requirements in chemical engineering at the undergraduate level. The required remedial courses will typically include...

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 applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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