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To earn a Master of Science degree, students must complete at least 32 semester credit hours of approved coursework and research. This includes a minimum of 25 credit hours from formal classes (both mandatory and elective courses), with at least one credit hour dedicated to CHEN 691: Research.
Texas A&M University's Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering ranks among the nation's largest fully accredited programs. Its distinguished faculty is dedicated to educational excellence and advancing knowledge in chemical and biological systems through innovative research. The department attracts top-tier students, reflected by average SAT scores exceeding the university's overall average, with 20% of incoming freshmen achieving National Merit recognition.
You are an international graduate applicant if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency)
AND
you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas
AND
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score), or
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test), or
GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval), or
GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (subject to departmental approval), or
Acquiring alternative verification during the admission process from the Graduate and Professional School via a departmental request.