This degree program is intended for persons having an accredited baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering, but is available to those with other backgrounds. Applicants with other backgrounds should plan on taking some undergraduate background course work. Students interested in the MS degree program should consult the Graduate Student Advisor in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Non-Thesis Option

In general, the non-thesis alternative makes graduate study more attractive to students who wish to receive advanced training in chemical engineering but do not qualify for or wish to pursue the Ph.D. degree and to students pursuing a Ph.D. who wish to receive a Master’s degree “in-passing.”

Program admission procedure

The admission requirements for the MS program are essentially the same as those of the Graduate School. For unconditional admission, a minimum combined score of 1100 (Verbal and Quantitative) on the GRE and a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale undergraduate GPA is expected. Remedial work may be specified for those applicants who, in the opinion of the faculty, do not have a sufficient background in chemical engineering, e.g., B.S. Chemists, Biologists (approximately one year of undergraduate courses may be required).

International applicants are required to take the TOEFL examination if English is not the native language. Applicants who have not scored 550 or higher on the TOEFL may choose to apply to the Intensive English as a Second Language (IESL) Program. Successful completion of this program or passing the Exit Examination in the advanced level of IESL will be considered adequate proof of the English proficiency required for course work in the MS program. Acceptance to the Intensive English Program does not constitute acceptance to the MS program. For information and application forms, write to IESL, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292.

MS in Chemical Engineering with thesis

Curriculum Requirements

The general requirements of the MS with thesis program are the same as those of the Graduate School. Other specific guidelines for the MS degree in chemical engineering with thesis are these:

Minimum course hours beyond baccalaureate degree in Chemical Engineering – 24 Semester Hrs

MS in Chemical Engineering with non-thesis alternative

Curriculum Requirements

The general requirements of the MS (non-thesis alternative) program are the same as those of the Graduate School. Other specific guidelines for the MS (non-thesis alternative) degree in chemical engineering are these:

Minimum course hours beyond baccalaureate degree in Chemical Engineering – 30 Semester Hrs