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The PhD and ScD programs in Chemical Engineering are equivalent, allowing students to select their preferred title. This conventional, research-focused doctorate offers comprehensive training in chemical engineering fundamentals along with rigorous research opportunities. The ScD and PhD in Chemical Engineering represent the same academic program. Graduates can opt for either the doctor of philosophy or doctor of science designation.
To be admitted as a regular graduate student, an applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor’s degree is awarded before they enroll at MIT.
The minimum score required for the IELTS is 7 and the minimum score for TOEFL is 100 (iBT) 600 (PBT).