University General Course Catalog 2024-2025
Chemical Engineering, M.S.
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The Chemical Engineering graduate program currently offers Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Chemical Engineering. The program of courses and research for both the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are tailored to the background, needs and interests of the individual student.
Current areas of advanced study and research in chemical engineering at UNR include:
- Advanced soft-material manufacturing
- Energy conversion and storage
- Modeling and simulation
- Process systems engineering
- Protein engineering
- Waste valorization
- Water treatment and re-use
Additional information on current areas of research can be found on the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department's website, https://www.unr.edu/cme/.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
- design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
- understand research methodology.
Admission Requirements
The Chemical Engineering graduate program offers Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Chemical Engineering. The general university requirements for these advanced degrees are listed in the Graduate School section of this catalog.
Students without an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering degree may be admitted to the M.S. program by taking additional preparatory courses. Students must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Hold a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for four years of undergraduate work
- The GRE is a required part of the application. Minimum scores for admission to the MS program are 300 (combined Verbal and Quantitative) and 3.5 (analytical writing).
- Students whose native language is not English must earn an acceptable score on the TOEFL or IELTS unless they have completed BS/MS degrees at an English-speaking university. Minimum scores for admission to either the MS or PhD program are 79 for the internet-based TOEFL or 550 for the paper-based TOEFL. A minimum band score of 6.5 is required of the IELTS.
- Submit letters of recommendation from former professors indicating the student’s capability for advanced course work and research
Prospective graduate students should contact the Graduate Program Director for further information. Formal application is completed through the Graduate School.
I. Program Requirements
The M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering is available through two paths: Plan A, which requires original research leading to a thesis, and Plan B, which focuses on additional coursework, and does not require a thesis. Students following both Plan A and Plan B may apply for the PhD program at any time if they meet the eligibility criteria. Graduate students in Plan A are eligible to apply for teaching assistantships. In addition to the requirements for an M.S. degree established by the Graduate School (for details see the Graduate School section in the catalog), Plan A and Plan B have the following requirements: Electives (6 units)
6 units in 600- or 700-level graduate courses approved by the student’s thesis advisor.
Comprehensive Exam (1 unit)
Electives (15 units)
15 units in 600- or 700-level graduate courses approved by the Graduate Program Director (or designee).
C. Additional Requirements (Both Plan A and Plan B)
- Students should develop an individualized program of study with the approval of their advisory committee (Plan A) or the Graduate Program Director or designee (Plan B). The plan should describe the specific courses, research, and related activities that students will take to meet their degree requirements. The graduate dean must approve all programs of study. Students are encouraged to develop a program of study as soon as possible after arriving at the university.
- Once a plan of study has begun, subsequent changing from Plan A to Plan B (or the reverse) requires the approval of the student’s graduate advisor (if one is assigned) and the Graduate Program Director.
The student should maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 in courses to be used to satisfy the MS degree requirements, in order to maintain status as a graduate student in good standing. Failure to maintain this mark will result in dismissal from the MS degree program. II. Total Unit
Plan A (Thesis): 30 units. At least 24 of the 30 total credits must be earned at the 700 level.
Plan B (Non-Thesis): 30 units. At least 15 of the 30 total credits must be earned at the 700 level.
Note(s):
For additional requirements, please see the Graduate School section of this catalog and http://www.unr.edu/degrees/chemical-engineering/ms Research and teaching assistantships are available to Ph.D. students. Current areas of research are: biomaterials, chemical process safety, polymer engineering, process control, biomedical engineering, fuel cells, renewable energy, process simulation, molecular simulation, surface and colloid engineering, applied surfactant research, fluidization, process design and optimization, advanced soft-material manufacturing, separation processes, water treatment, phase equilibria, reaction engineering, environmental remediation, and risk analysis.
Undergraduate Prerequisites
An undergraduate degree in chemical engineering is recommended. Students without a chemical engineering undergraduate degree may be admitted to the M.S. program on a case-by-case basis but will be required to take additional preparatory courses.
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