Chemical Engineering, MS
Learn about our Chemical Engineering emphases which include Aeroacoustics, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering.
About the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering offers a flexible curriculum with thesis and nonthesis options and the opportunity to specialize in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or aeroacoustics.
Each specialization area combines advanced technical training with practical research or project experience, preparing graduates for professional careers or further doctoral study. Students work closely with faculty to tailor their coursework and meet key academic milestones, including final examinations or defenses.
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Program Information
Degree
M.S. in Engineering Science
Emphases
Chemical Engineering
Specializations
Aeroacoustics ;
Chemical Engineering ;
Environmental Engineering ;
Materials Science and Engineering
Required Credit Hours
30
Program Type
Master's Program
Program Location
School
Specialization Information and Graduate Program Coordinators
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A degree of M.S. in Engineering Science with emphasis in Aeroacoustics prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, public service, or for doctoral work.
Course Requirements
For the emphasis in aeroacoustics, thesis and nonthesis options are available. Both options require as a minimum 30 semester hours of graduate credit (to include 6 hours of math-related courses) in which the student’s adviser must approve all course selections. Under the thesis option, the minimum of 30 graduate credits shall consist of 24 hours of graded course work and 6 thesis hours. The nonthesis option requires as a minimum 30 hours of graded course work.
Other Academic Requirements
For both the thesis and nonthesis options, a candidate must pass a final oral examination.
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A degree of M.S. in engineering science with an emphasis in chemical engineering prepares graduates to apply chemical engineering science (transport phenomena, thermodynamics, chemical reaction engineering, and applied mathematics. It enables them to independently execute complex projects and pursue successful careers in engineering, medicine, law, professional education, public policy, the military, management, and sales.
Course Requirements
The M.S. in Engineering Science with an emphasis in Chemical Engineering requires a minimum of 30 hours of graduate credit. The specific coursework depends on the M.S. option pursued by the student. All M.S. students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in transport phenomena,thermodynamics, and chemical reaction analysis. This is accomplished by completion and approval of the chemical engineering proficiency form prior to graduation.
Coursework Option
All 30 hours come from graded 500-/600- level coursework agreed upon by the student and his or her committee, but must include at least two Ch E 510+ courses (6 credit hours).
Students whose undergraduate degree is not in chemical engineering may be required to take additional coursework beyond the 30-hour requirement at the discretion of his or her committee.
Nonthesis Option
This option requires at least 27 hours of graded 500-/600-level coursework agreed upon by the student and his or her committee including at least two Ch E 510+ courses (6 credit hours). In addition, students must complete no less than 3 hours of project (Engr 693 and Engr 694) credit.
Thesis Option
Students must take 21 hours of graded 500-/600- level coursework, plus 3 hours of Research Seminar (Ch E 515). The coursework must include no less than 6 hours selected by the student's committee from any Ch E course 510 or higher. The remaining 15 hours of coursework are agreed upon by the student and his or her committee. All students in the M.S. thesis option must take or have taken at least one course in each of the following topics: reactors design, thermodynamics and transport as graduate or undergraduate students. In addition, students must complete no less than 6 hours of thesis (Engr 697) credit.
Other Academic Requirements
Every candidate for a master’s degree must pass a final written or oral examination.
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A M.S. in Engineering Science with emphasis in Environmental Engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, public service, or for doctoral work. Students can concentrate in any of the following specialty areas: water resources, watershed systems, hydrology, surface water quality, stormwater, wastewater, solid waste, air pollution, groundwater modeling and remediation, and remote sensing and geospatial technologies. Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines, such as geology, chemistry, biology, and mathematics.
Mission Statement
The program will provide high quality graduate education in a range of environmental disciplines and will produce research and scholarship that is nationally recognized and supports the economic development of the state, the region, and the nation.
Course Requirements
The M.S. with emphasis in environmental engineering can be completed as either a thesis or nonthesis option. The thesis option requires at least 24 hours of course work and at least 6 hours of thesis credit (Engr 697- Thesis) with a thesis defense. The nonthesis option requires 27 hours of course work and a 3-hour project or research course (Engr 699-Special Projects in Engineering Science or Engr 693-Research Topics in Engineering Science) with a written report and oral presentation. The graduate course work for either option must include at least one course in mathematics (e.g., Engr 591-Engineering Analysis I, Math 555- Advanced Calculus I, Math 556-Advanced Calculus II, Math 575- Mathematical Statistics I), one course in numerical method (e.g., Engr 590-Finite Element Analysis), and one course in mechanics (e.g., Engr 617-Continuum Mechanics). Other graduate course work must be approved by the student's adviser.
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A M.S. in Engineering Science with emphasis in Materials Science and Engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, public service, or for doctoral work.
Course Requirements
The M.S. with emphasis in materials science and engineering can be completed as either a thesis or nonthesis option. The thesis option requires a minimum of 24 hours of course work as specified and approved by the student’s adviser and 6 hours minimum of thesis credit. A nonthesis “project option” entails 27 hours of approved course work and 3 hours of a research project, plus a written report on the project and a comprehensive oral exam covering the project and all course work.
Other Academic Requirements
For either option, a candidate must pass a final oral examination.
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Accelerated Master's Degree Programs
Undergraduate students at UM that are interested in graduate study in Materials Science or Environmental Engineering can get a head start through the Accelerated Master’s Degree Program.
Requirements to Qualify for the Accelerated Master’s Degree Program in Materials Science and Engineering
Requirements to qualify:
- Material Science and Engineering major
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- 90 completed credit hours as an undergraduate
Accelerated Master’s Degree Program Courses in Materials Science and Engineering
Number of credit hours a student can earn towards the graduate degree while completing their undergraduate studies:
- 15 credit hours for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Courses undergraduate students in the Accelerated Master's Degree Program can take to earn credit towards the graduate degree:
- ENGR 523 Engineering Thermal Management
- ENGR 546 Micro/Nanoscale Fabrication
- ENGR 554 Computational Heat Transfer
- ENGR 558 Vibration Analysis
- ENGR 559 Elements of Robotics
- ENGR 585 Mechanics of Composites Materials I
- ENGR 590 Finite Element Analysis
- ENGR 591 Engineering Analysis I
- ENGR 593 Approximate Methods of ENGR Analysis I
- ME 521 ProjectsME 522 Projects
- ME 523 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
- ME 524 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
- ME 525 Advanced Dynamics
- ME 527 Materials Processing
- ME 529 Aerodynamics
- ME 530 Physical Metallurgy
- ME 531 Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials
- ME 533 Electronic Properties of Materials
- ME 534 Properties and Selection of Materials
- ME 535 Experimental Stress AnalysisME 537 Mechatronics Systems Engineering
- ME 538 Experimental Characterization of Polymer Composites
- ME 541 Theory of Use of CAD and Solid Modeling
- ME 543 Linear Systems and Controls
How to Apply to the Accelerated Master’s Degree Program in Materials Science and Engineering
Students must be accepted into the Accelerated Master's Degree Program and complete the requisite Accelerated Master's Degree Program Course Enrollment Form for this degree. The form must be received by the Graduate School (the form requires approval from your Undergraduate Advisor and the Graduate Program Coordinator).
- Students must download and complete the participating program’s specific enrollment form each term. The form must be completed prior to the start of the term.
- The form requires approval from the Undergraduate Advisor and Graduate Program Coordinator.
- By signing the form to approve the enrollment for the semester, the Graduate Program Coordinator is agreeing that the student has been admitted to their Accelerated Master's Degree Program opportunity.
After the Graduate School receives the first approved program-specific enrollment form, the student will be identified as enrolled in the Accelerated Master's Degree Program for that degree.
- Each subsequent term for which the student wishes to earn credit towards the graduate degree while still completing their undergraduate studies, they must submit a registration form prior to the start of the semester.
- Failure to submit the required form on time will mean that the student does not earn graduate credit.
The Accelerated Master's Degree Program Course Enrollment Form must be submitted to the Graduate School by the Graduate Program Coordinator. Until the Graduate School receives the required form, the student is not officially registered for graduate coursework for that term.
Requirements to Qualify for the Accelerated Master’s Degree Program in Environmental Engineering
Undergraduate students that would like to qualify for the Accelerated Master's Degree Program must meet the following requirements:
- Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Geological Engineering major
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- 90 completed credit hours as an undergraduate
Accelerated Master’s Degree Program Courses in Environmental Engineering
Number of credit hours a student can earn towards the graduate degree while completing their undergraduate studies:
- 12 credit hours for students with a 3.5 GPA or higher
- 6 hours for students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49
Courses undergraduate students in the Accelerated Master's Degree Program can take to earn credit towards the graduate degree:
- CE 572 Stormwater Engineering and Management
- ENGR 573 Environmental Remediation
- GEOL 505 Hydrogeology
- CE 531 Soil Mechanics II
- CE 541 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
- CE 570 Infrastructure Management
- Engr 591 Engineering Analysis I
- Engr 593 Engineering analysis II
Remember: Students who fail to reserve 500-level courses for graduate credit at the time they take the course will not receive graduate credit for the course (graduate level work must be completed to earn graduate credit).
- Reserving graduate credit with 500-level courses is required to ensure the Graduate School and instructor know the student must complete graduate credit requirements for the course.
- Students cannot later claim graduate credit for 500-level courses if they did not take the appropriate steps to notify the Graduate School prior to taking the course.
How to Apply to the Accelerated Master’s Degree Program in Environmental Engineering
Students must be accepted into the Accelerated Master's Degree Program and complete the requisite Accelerated Master's Degree Program Course Enrollment Form for this degree. The form must be received by the Graduate School (the form requires approval from your Undergraduate Advisor and the Graduate Program Coordinator).
- Students must download and complete the participating program’s specific enrollment form each term. The form must be completed prior to the start of the term.
- The form requires approval from the Undergraduate Advisor and Graduate Program Coordinator.
- By signing the form to approve the enrollment for the semester, the Graduate Program Coordinator is agreeing that the student has been admitted to their Accelerated Master's Degree Program opportunity.
After the Graduate School receives the first approved program-specific enrollment form, the student will be identified as enrolled in the Accelerated Master's Degree Program for that degree.
- Each subsequent term for which the student wishes to earn credit towards the graduate degree while still completing their undergraduate studies, they must submit a registration form prior to the start of the semester.
- Failure to submit the required form on time will mean that the student does not earn graduate credit.
The Accelerated Master's Degree Program Course Enrollment Form must be submitted to the Graduate School by the Graduate Program Coordinator. Until the Graduate School receives the required form, the student is not officially registered for graduate coursework for that term.
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