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At Berkeley, graduate studies in chemical and biomolecular engineering focus on pioneering research in cutting-edge applied science fields. Students can choose between pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering or applying for the Product Development concentration to earn an MS degree. While structured coursework establishes essential scientific foundations and broadens intellectual horizons, the hallmark of Berkeley's graduate program lies in active engagement with groundbreaking research. Students and faculty work together as collaborators in scholarly pursuits, learning experiences, and scientific exploration. This rigorous program concentrates on core Chemical Engineering courses and advanced electives, evaluating students in three key areas after the first semester: a) transport phenomena, b) reaction kinetics and chemical principles, and c) thermodynamics.
Career Opportunities:
Academic Research
Biochemical Engineering
Chemical Process Engineering
Consumer Goods Development
Food Science Technology
Advanced Materials Research
Petroleum Refining
Industrial Process Optimization
Pharmaceutical Development
Emerging Technologies
The minimum graduate admission requirements are: bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution; satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.
TOEFL at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), and 570 for the paper-based format (PBT); Overall Band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale for IELTS