Chemical & Biological EngineeringPhD

As a student in this doctoral program, you will dive into both chemical and biology/biological engineering curriculum. This variety sets our program apart by providing experience as both a chemical and biological engineer.

 

Program Highlights

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Featured Research

  • Applications of Omics Technology in Deciphering Microbial Mechanisms in Environmental Waste Management
  • Mixed Oxides and Hydrothermal Liquefaction Derived Biochar as Electrode Materials for Energy Storage Applications
  • Functionally Graded Synthetic Foam Composite Structures Designed for Impact Energy Absorption and Thermal Insulation

Featured Courses

  • Reactor Design
  • Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering
  • Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Chemical Engineering Transport Phenomena

Potential Careers

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Energy
  • Environmental protection
  • Food processing
  • Manufacturing

 

 

Eligibility Criteria

3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
Bachelor's Degree in
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Biotechnology

Credits

Course requirements: 30 credits
Research requirements: 32 credits
Total credits: 72

Application

Applications are considered after the deadlines, but timely admittance and/or funding may be affected. Applications may be deferred to a later semester without reapplying.

For Fall Enrollment
: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
Application Instructions

Program information

Program Requirements

Type

In-Person

ADMISSION MATERIALS
  • Statement of purpose
  • Official US transcripts or international transcript evaluation
  • Official English proficiency scores
  • 3 Letters of recommendation
  • Official GRE scores
Cost

 

Have more questions?

Chemical Engineering MS/ Chemical & Biological Engineering PhD:

Lori Groven
Program Coordinator
CBEC 2212