University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Chemical Engineering in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
46,790
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The doctoral (Ph.D.) program in chemical engineering offers a flexible yet rigorous curriculum designed around each student's specialized research focus. Candidates develop deep expertise in their chosen field, contributing to breakthroughs in domains including:
energy and fuel development,
environmental sustainability,
biomolecular systems,
advanced materials,
nanoscale engineering,
and numerous other disciplines
This program perfectly suits engineering professionals seeking mastery of chemical engineering fundamentals while developing autonomous research capabilities. Penn State's extensive cross-disciplinary network further enables students to collaborate with specialists across diverse academic fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students should be a graduate of an accredited program in chemical engineering. Graduates with other accredited engineering, mathematics, or physical science majors may be admitted, though alternative program schedules may be required as students will be required to demonstrate graduate level competency in the core chemical engineering disciplines of thermodynamics, reaction and reactor kinetics, and transport. This may include making up of undergraduate deficiencies without graduate credit. Students with a 3.00 grade-point average or above (on a 4.00 scale) and with appropriate course backgrounds will be considered for admission.
English Proficiency: TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT); TOEFL Paper-based test - the minimum acceptable score is 550; IELTS - The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS Academic Test is 6.5.
Tuition
USD
46,790