MS Chemical Engineering at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Help lead the transformation of our economy by driving sustainability, electrification and process intensification after completing our chemical engineering program. As new problems emerge throughout our world, chemical engineers are called upon to solve them. We train students to solve these problems by teaching them how to innovate in decarbonization, energy generation, electrification and storage, carbon capture, sustainable engineering and more.

Faculty: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Chemical Engineering | 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 at our special centers, which allow students to conduct research and interact with industrial leaders.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Aerospace Engineer, Biochemicals Researcher, Energy Expert, Petrochemicals Researcher, Pharmaceuticals Researcher, Recycling Expert.

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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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