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

Fall 2023 Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Seminar Series

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

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