Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering represents scholarly achievement demonstrated by independent research. A Ph.D. candidate must be able to demonstrate competence in the subject matter of his or her field. Of major importance to the Ph.D. degree is the student’s research, publication in peer-reviewed journals, and dissertation, which must provide new and significant contribution to knowledge in the student’s field. The intellectual and creative matter presented in the dissertation must meet the standards of the department and university. Typically, successful completion of a PhD degree requires five years for students entering the program with a Bachelors degree. The maximum allowable time for completion of the PhD degree is seven years.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

96+

Bachelor GPA

Duolingo English Test

110+

IELTS

Application Requirements
Applicants to the graduate program in the Department of Chemical Engineering must meet the following requirements:
Bachelors Degree: Applicants must have a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants whose undergraduate degree is not in chemical engineering are expected to be able to demonstrate proficiency in chemical engineering concepts equivalent to those of a chemical engineering graduate. GPA: A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for an application to be evaluated. For applicants to the PhD program, a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3 is encouraged. GRE Test (Optional): The GRE is no longer required for PhD or MS admissions to the Department of Chemical Engineering. However, applicants are still encouraged to submit GRE scores if available. A quantitative score of 160 or higher is recommended. English Proficiency Requirements: International applicants are required to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test. The University of Utah requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 iBT (550 pBT), a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5, or a minimum Duolingo score of 110 for an application to be evaluated. The Department of Chemical Engineering looks favorably upon applicants with a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 96 (590 pBt; 7 IELTS). International students that have received a Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada (except Quebec), the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand are not required to take the above listed English proficiency exams.

Program Duration

5 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

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