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Sep 10, 2024
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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Chemical Engineering Major, MS
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Builds on standard BS chemical engineering education to provide deeper knowledge of fundamental chemical engineering concepts and additional focus on theoretical understanding. Appropriate for students interested in careers in process engineering industries and related fields. In addition, students enrolled in the PhD program may earn a concurrent MS degree while enrolled.
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Campus Code
Knoxville Campus
Admissions Standards/Procedures
Graduate Record Examination scores and at least three letters of reference are required for admission.
Thesis Option
Appropriate for students seeking deeper expertise in a subdiscipline of chemical and biomolecular engineering via completion of a thesis research project.
Credit Hours Required
Minimum 30 graduate credit hours
Required Courses
A total of at least 21 credit hours in graduate-level courses (excluding CBE 500) in chemical and biomolecular engineering and related areas beyond the baccalaureate.
Coursework Only Without Comprehensive Exam Option
Appropriate for students wishing to acquire broad knowledge of chemical and biomolecular engineering topics via extended elective coursework.
Credit Hours Required
Minimum 30 graduate credit hours
Required Courses
At least 18 credit hours in graduate-level courses in chemical and biomolecular engineering as follows:
Additional Course Requirements
- An additional 6-11 graduate credit hours of technical elective courses (to include courses from CBE, ME, BME, MSE, NE, CS, ENVR, CHEM, MATH, PHYS, BCMB, MICR, ESE) selected in consultation with the student’s advisor and/or committee. Up to 6 credit hours of CBE 501 may count toward these elective courses.
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