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.
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.
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.
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.
| Domestic & International | |
|---|---|
| Fall – February 1 (Priority); May 1 (Final) | |
| Spring – July 15 (Priority); September 15 (Final) | |
| Summer – November 1 (Priority); January 1 (Final) |
For additional information about chemical engineering graduate programs, contact Dr. Yuping Bao.
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.
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering offers financial assistance to outstanding applicants in the form of teaching and research assistantships.
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.
Research efforts are concentrated in, but not limited to, biotechnology; computational; polymers and soft materials; electronic materials and devices; and energy and the environment.
Time: 11am-12pm, Thursdays, Central Time
Location: HM Comer 1026
| Theme | Date | Speaker | University/Institute |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2023 | Arthur J. Ragauskas Dr. Ragauskas’ talk topic is to be announced |
Tennessee | |
| October 12, 2023 | Sharon Glotzer Dr. Glotzer’s talk topic is to be announced |
Michigan | |
| October 19, 2023 | Paulette Clancy Dr. Clancy’s talk topic is to be announced |
Johns Hopkins | |
| October 26, 2023 | Madelyn Ball Insights into active site structures for multifunctional heterogeneous catalysts |
West Virginia | |
| November 2, 2023 | Yomaira Pagán Torres Dr. Torres’ talk topic is to be announced |
UPR Mayaguez | |
| November 16, 2023 | Zhaohui (Julene) Tong Dr. Tong’s talk topic is to be announced |
Georgia Tech | |
| November 30, 2023 | Jean-Philippe Tessonnier Dr. Tessonnier’s talk topic is to be announced |
Iowa State | |
| December 7, 2023 | William Mustain New Materials vs. Reaction Engineering in Electrochemical Systems: Understanding Performance and Durability in Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers |
South Carolina |
Contact: James Sheehan; jdsheehan@ua.edu
ChBE office: (205) 348-6619
