Rochester,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Chemical Engineering (Thesis based) in Rochester United States | University of Rochester
University of Rochester
|
Rochester United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,270
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The University of Rochester's Department of Chemical Engineering pioneers advancements in clean energy, sustainable processes, nanotechnology, and healthcare through innovative technologies and materials. Founded in 1915 among the nation's earliest chemical engineering programs, our department boasts a rich legacy of globally influential work by faculty, students, and alumni. We uniquely integrate chemical engineering with materials science and AI to address 21st-century challenges.
Our exceptional engineering curriculum teaches students to apply core scientific principles in designing systems for energy, chemical, and material production and distribution. Through training in emerging technologies and programming, we prepare future leaders to solve critical global issues while fostering strong industry and academic partnerships to cultivate tomorrow's workforce.
Graduate students pursue PhD or MS degrees while engaging in transformative, interdisciplinary research within our well-supported research groups. Our program features close faculty mentorship through specialized courses and innovative research projects.
Emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration, we encourage partnerships with chemistry, optics, biomedical engineering, and materials science departments. Students access cutting-edge research facilities and computational resources to conduct impactful studies.
Earning an MS in Chemical Engineering from Rochester creates pathways to advanced professional roles or PhD programs.
The MS program typically takes 1-2 years to complete through coursework with optional research components. The curriculum balances core chemical engineering principles with customizable electives to build foundational expertise.
Thesis-track MS candidates complete 30 credits, including 18+ coursework credits and 6-12 research credits, culminating in a successfully defended thesis. Most students finish this two-year Plan A program within the expected timeframe.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts - Applicants should send their official transcript(s) from each college or university they attended directly to the Department of Chemical Engineering
Letters of Recommendation - Three letters of recommendation are required (one letter of recommendation for internal University of Rochester undergraduates applying to the 4+1 Option). Recommenders will be contacted by email and provided a link where they can upload their letter of recommendation.
Standardized Tests - Applicants are urged to take required tests early so that the results can be considered in conjunction with the candidate's academic records.
The institute code number for GRE is 2928 and TOEFL reports is 7267. The GRE department code for chemical engineering is 1001 and the TOEFL department code for chemical engineering is 64.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - Submission of GRE scores is encouraged but not required. Applicants taking the GRE should report the verbal, quantitative, and analytical scores and percentiles. Average scores for students accepted into the program are in the 80th percentile in all categories. Subject tests are not required.
A minimum TOEFL score of 620 (paper-based test), 260 (computer-based test), or 95 (Internet test) is required for admittance. A minimum IELTS band score of 7.0 is required for admittance.
Letters of Recommendation - Three letters of recommendation are required (one letter of recommendation for internal University of Rochester undergraduates applying to the 4+1 Option). Recommenders will be contacted by email and provided a link where they can upload their letter of recommendation.
Standardized Tests - Applicants are urged to take required tests early so that the results can be considered in conjunction with the candidate's academic records.
The institute code number for GRE is 2928 and TOEFL reports is 7267. The GRE department code for chemical engineering is 1001 and the TOEFL department code for chemical engineering is 64.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - Submission of GRE scores is encouraged but not required. Applicants taking the GRE should report the verbal, quantitative, and analytical scores and percentiles. Average scores for students accepted into the program are in the 80th percentile in all categories. Subject tests are not required.
A minimum TOEFL score of 620 (paper-based test), 260 (computer-based test), or 95 (Internet test) is required for admittance. A minimum IELTS band score of 7.0 is required for admittance.
Tuition
USD
27,270