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MS Chemical Engineering at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Programme overview

Builds on a BS in chemical engineering to give deeper knowledge of fundamental chemical engineering concepts with additional theoretical focus, suited to careers in process engineering industries. Thesis and coursework-only options are available.

Faculty: Tickle College of Engineering  |  Department: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering  |  Duration: Minimum 30 graduate credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Core of 15 credit hours: Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Advanced Transport Phenomena, Advanced Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design, and Advanced Biomolecular Engineering, plus technical electives and graduate seminar; thesis option includes 9 credit hours of CBE 500 Thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE scores and at least three letters of reference are required.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks before the start of the desired term unless the programme sets an earlier deadline.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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