Graduate

Chemical engineering provides students with real-world experience through laboratory classes, hands-on operation of pilot scale equipment, and research projects that result in clean energy production and medical applications.

Graduate

Degrees

Applicants for graduate work in chemical and biological engineering must apply for admission to UA’s Graduate School.
Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for specific admission requirements.

Chemical Engineering, MS

The Master’s program offers a streamlined educational experience that bolsters knowledge and professional skills in chemical engineering. The program covers basic subjects important to all chemical engineers, including thermodynamics, transport phenomena, kinetics and applied mathematics, along with coursework tailored to student interest.

Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.

The doctor of philosophy degree is regarded as a research degree and is granted on the basis of scholarly proficiency, distinctive achievement in a special field, and the capacity for independent, original investigation.

Graduate Application Deadlines

Domestic & International
Fall – February 1 (Priority); May 1 (Final)
Spring – July 15 (Priority); September 15 (Final)
Summer – November 1 (Priority); January 1 (Final)

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For additional information about chemical engineering graduate programs, contact Dr. Yuping Bao.

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Graduate Admissions

Applicants for graduate work in chemical and biological engineering must apply for admission to UA’s Graduate School. Regular admission may be granted to applicants who have a chemical engineering degree, a Graduate Record Examination general test score of 300 or higher, and an overall GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants from related academic programs (chemistry, biochemical engineering, etc.) will also be considered.

Conditional admission may be granted to applicants who do not meet these requirements, for example those who have degrees in related fields or a GPA below 3.0. International students must have a TOEFL score of 550 or higher (or 79 on the iBT, or 6.5 on the IELTS or 59 on PTE) for the consideration of admission to the master’s degree programs and for consideration of admission to the doctoral program. GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing scores must be consistent with the international applicant’s TOEFL score.

Funding Opportunities

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Financial Assistance

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering offers financial assistance to outstanding applicants in the form of teaching and research assistantships.

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GAANN Fellowships

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is pleased to offer several GAANN (Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need) Fellowships for qualified students to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.

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About Us

ChBE Faculty/Staff

Find contact and research information for all faculty and staff of the ChBE Department.

ChBE Graduate Students

A directory of all current graduate students in ChBE.

Graduate Research Opportunities (pdf)

Our students and faculty are constantly exploring new ideas, venturing into new areas, and looking for solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

For more information please contact
Dr. Yuping Bao.

Research Areas

Research efforts are concentrated in, but not limited to, biotechnology; computational; polymers and soft materials; electronic materials and devices; and energy and the environment.

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SEMINARS

Spring 2024 Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Seminar Series

Time: 11am-12pm, Thursdays, Central Time
Location: HM Comer 1026

Theme Date Speaker University/Institute
March 21, 2024 Athanassios Z. Panagiotopoulos
Ab initio-driven machine-learning models for aqueous systems and molten salts
Princeton
March 28, 2024 Nader Taheri Qazvini
Nader Taheri Qazvini Seminar
South Carolina
April 4, 2024 Sindee Simon
Nanoconfined Polymerizations
NC State
April 11, 2024 Susannah Scott
Valorization of polyolefins via catalytic upcycling, from monomers to higher value molecules
UC Santa Barbara
April 18, 2024 J. Carson Meredith
J. Carson Meredith Seminar
GA Tech
April 25, 2024 Linda J. Broadbelt
Developing Strategies for Polymer Redesign and Recycling Using Reaction Pathway Analysis
Northwestern

Contact: James Sheehan; jdsheehan@ua.edu
ChBE office: (205) 348-6619

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