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This one-year, non-thesis Master of Science in Chemical Engineering program is perfect for professionals seeking to: Acquire advanced understanding of core chemical engineering principles and engage in research. Develop specialized skills in thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and transport phenomena, complemented by elective coursework in relevant disciplines. Benefit from our top-ranked career support services. Leverage the master's program as a strong foundation for pursuing PhD studies in chemical engineering. Learn in a collaborative setting with dedicated faculty mentors, active graduate student groups, and Penn State's renowned Career Services center.
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.