Master of Science (Thesis Option)
Candidates must complete a coherent plan of study based in chemical engineering consisting of eight graduate or advanced level courses and an acceptable thesis, which is normally sponsored by a member of the engineering faculty.
- A three-course core in Chemical Engineering is taken which includes thermodynamics (ENGN 2730 or CHEM 2010), kinetics (ENGN 2750), and transport (typically ENGN 2760, ENGN 2911P, or ENGN 2810).
- ENGN 2010 and/or ENGN 2020 (Mathematical Models in Engineering and Physics) can be replaced by an alternate/applied mathematics course or 2000-level engineering/science course. This substitution can only be made with the approval of the appropriate Graduate Representative and the Director of Graduate Studies. The final program must contain at least one advanced (2000-level) mathematics/applied mathematics course.
- The final three courses are electives or can be used for thesis preparation (ENGN 2980 Special Projects: Reading, Research, Design). Students should choose courses in consultation with the student's advisor to develop a coherent program. At least five of the eight courses must be at the 2000-level; up to three 1000-level courses may be taken where appropriate.
For students in a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering program (Thesis Option), the approved course sequence is 2-2-2-2, where the student takes two courses in each semester. However, the program strongly recommends a sequence of 3-2-2-1 where the student takes 3 courses the first semester, 2 the second, 2 the third, and 1 the fourth. Deviations from these schedules can result in additional tuition.
Students should choose courses in consultation with the student's advisor to develop a coherent program. The proposed program of study must be approved by the Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Engineering. Courses in entrepreneurship and technology management are typically not acceptable as engineering or science courses or electives.
Master of Science (Non-Thesis Option)
Candidates must complete a coherent plan of study based in chemical engineering consisting of eight graduate or advanced level courses.
- A three-course core in Chemical Engineering is taken which includes thermodynamics (ENGN 2730 or CHEM 2010), kinetics (ENGN 2750), and transport (typically ENGN 2760, ENGN 2911P, or ENGN 2810).
- ENGN 2010 and/or ENGN 2020 (Mathematical Models in Engineering and Physics) can be replaced by an alternate/applied mathematics course or 2000-level engineering/science course. This substitution can only be made with the approval of the appropriate Graduate Representative and the Director of Graduate Studies. The final program must contain at least one advanced (2000-level) mathematics/applied mathematics course.
- The final three courses are electives at least one at the 2000-level. Students should choose courses in consultation with the student's advisor to develop a coherent program. At least five of the eight courses must be at the 2000-level; up to three 1000-level courses may be taken where appropriate.
For students in the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering program (Non-Thesis Option), the approved course sequence is 3-3-2, meaning the student takes 3 courses the first semester, 3 the second, and 2 the third. Any deviation from this schedule can result in additional tuition and/or penalties.
Students should choose courses in consultation with the student's advisor to develop a coherent program. The proposed program of study must be approved by the Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Engineering. Courses in entrepreneurship and technology management are typically not acceptable as engineering or science courses or electives.
Master of Science (Professional Option)
Non-thesis and thesis* students can also complete the professional track. In addition to the above requirements, a paid or unpaid experiential learning experience of three to six months is a required component of the professional track. Experiential learning can include a summer internship or completion of ENGN 2960 (Experiential Learning in Industry (ELI)) as an elective course. Assistance in obtaining internships will be provided by the School of Engineering and the Center for Master’s Student Excellence.
*Thesis students need permission from their thesis advisor to pursue this track.
For students in the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering program (Professional Option), the approved course sequence is 3-2-1-2, meaning the student takes 3 courses the first semester, 2 the second, 1 the third (typically ENGN 2960), and 2 the fourth. Any deviation from this schedule without consultation with the program advisor can result in additional tuition and/or penalties.
Students should choose courses in consultation with the student's advisor to develop a coherent program. The proposed program of study must be approved by the Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Engineering. Courses in entrepreneurship and technology management are typically not acceptable as engineering or science courses or electives.