M.S. in Chemical Engineering - Thesis and Non-Thesis Option

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9 monthsProgramme duration

01 Apr, 2026Application Deadline

Jan, May, AugStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah has various pathways to earn a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering. These pathways are designed to give students a fundamental understanding of chemical engineering principles and prepare them for a career in industry. Students take 12 credit hours of core courses, focusing on fundamentals, and can customize their degree with an additional 18 credit hours of technical electives across the College of Engineering and the University.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

Duolingo English Test

110+

TOEFL

80+

Bachelor GPA

IELTS

6.5+

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.
GRE Test (Optional): The GRE is no longer required for 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 105 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 Bachelor’s or Master’s 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. Please also review the University of Utah requirements for English Proficiency.

Application Deadline

01 Apr 2026

Program Duration

9 Months

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

May

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

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

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