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The University of Dayton's School of Engineering offers a distinguished chemical engineering program, standing among select institutions nationwide that specialize in composite processing modeling, control, and automation.
Students cultivate academic excellence, research capabilities, and laboratory expertise, preparing them for successful careers or advanced graduate studies. Our comprehensive curriculum spans chemical engineering fundamentals, bio-sensors, reactor analysis, combustion systems, plus specialized studies in nanomaterials and fuel cell technology. Unique educational opportunities include collaborative courses through the Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute, evening classes, and government-sponsored research initiatives.
Program requirements include completing at least 30 semester hours.
15 credit hours must be dedicated to chemical engineering coursework within a chosen specialization: fuels/combustion, environmental engineering, materials science, process modeling/control, or bioengineering.
9 semester hours should focus on engineering or science electives from approved departmental offerings.
6 semester hours are allocated for thesis research, culminating in a final defense. With faculty approval, students may alternatively complete six additional course hours plus three hours of directed research projects in lieu of the thesis requirement.