MSc in Chemical Engineering Practice in Cambridge United States | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Chemical engineering involves converting molecular data into innovative products and manufacturing methods. It deals with molecular changes—chemical, physical, and biological—across scales ranging from atomic to macroscopic levels, along with designing and evaluating these systems. Chemical engineers are equipped for fulfilling careers across a remarkably wide spectrum of industries and professional fields. Whether working in emerging sectors like nanotechnology and biotechnology or established industries, they play a crucial role in bringing products and processes to life. Their versatility stems from a solid grounding in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. Building on this foundation, chemical engineers gain specialized skills in thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and reaction kinetics, blending molecular understanding with engineering solutions.

The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering Practice (Course 10-A) has identical credit requirements to the standard Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, with the distinction that 48 units of Practice School training substitute for the thesis component.