Chemical Engineering - Graduate

The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering offers programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering, with research specialization in the following areas:

Biomaterials
Drug Delivery
Energy and Batteries
Environmental Engineering
Interfacial Engineering
Materials Synthesis and Nanomaterials
Membranes/Advanced Separations
Molecular Dynamics
Nanomaterials
Polymer Science and Engineering
Process Design
Water Treatment

Master's or Doctoral Application Requirements

CV
- Applicant should submit a 2-3 page resume that highlights their educational background, technical work experience, prior research activity, and career goals and objectives.
Personal Statement
- Applicants should prepare a 1-2 page statement of research interests that details their motivation for pursuing an advanced degree, discusses research background and skills, and possible areas of research focus.
GRE
Three letters of recommendation

Application Deadlines

Spring: June 15 for international applicants

Fall: February 1 for international applicants, April 1 for domestic applicants

Imagine Your Future

Chemical Engineers

Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the use of fuel, drugs, food, and many other products.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.

Median Salary

$104,910

per year in 2018

Number of Jobs

33,900

in 2018

10 Year Job Outlook

2,100

new jobs (average)

Work Environment

Chemical engineers work mostly in offices or laboratories. They may spend time at industrial plants, refineries, and other locations, where they monitor or direct operations or solve onsite problems. Nearly all chemical engineers work full time.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Contact

Stephen Rankin

Director of Graduate Studies in Chemical Engineering

Professor, Chemical Engineering

stephen.rankin@uky.edu

College of Engineering

Chemical Engineering - Graduate

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