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Qualification Requirements
In order to be academically prepared for graduate-level coursework and research in Chemical Engineering, applicants should have successfully completed the following undergraduate courses when they apply:
4 semesters of math (calculus through differential equations)
Kinetics
Mass transport
Thermodynamics
Applicants lacking in some area at the time of application may provide a plan to gain competence in these areas in their Statement of Purpose.
These items must be sent through the Graduate College online application.
GRE scores are not required.
Statement of purposeindicating the academic and professional goals you hope to achieve in pursuit of this program of study. This is an essay where you describe your background, research interests and career goals, as well as your reasons for applying to our graduate program. See instructions in the online application that will help guide you as you write your essay.
Unofficial electronic copies of transcripts from previous academic work. Official Transcripts will be required prior to matriculation. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science, petroleum engineering or other relevant/related major for admission into the program, with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. Previous coursework should include math (calculus through differential equations), kinetics, mass transport and thermodynamics. Applicants lacking in some area at the time of application may provide a plan to gain competence in these areas in their Statement of Purpose.
Resume - publications and time spent in a research lab make a much stronger application
For international applicants, official scores from TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CEFR or other accepted English Proficiency exam. See below for exemptions to this requirement.
Minimum of three letters of recommendation
IELTS composite score of at least 7 with no subject area falling below 6
TOEFL minimum score of 79 for the Internet exam and 550 for the paper exam