Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral | On Campus

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission criteria

• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Consideration is given to grade trends, performance in the area of chemical engineering and mathematics and other criteria bearing on a student’s probable success in graduate study. Selected students with less than a 3.0 overall GPA may be considered on a probationary basis. Financial support is competitive and requires a 3.0 GPA. Graduates holding degrees in physics, chemistry, applied mathematics and related fields also may be considered for candidacy, but are required to take additional course work.

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Chemical Engineering Program

• Resume
• Statement of Purpose
• 3 letters of reference
• All applicants will be required to interview with 2 faculty members prior to an admissions decision being rendered.

Chemical Engineering, Master of Science/Master of Engineering

Master's | On Campus

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission criteria

• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Consideration is given to grade trends, performance in the area of chemical engineering and mathematics and other criteria bearing on a student’s probable success in graduate study. Selected students with less than a 3.0 overall GPA may be considered on a probationary basis. Financial support is competitive and requires a 3.0 GPA. Graduates holding degrees in physics, chemistry, applied mathematics and related fields also may be considered for candidacy, but are required to take additional course work.

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Chemical Engineering Program

• Resume
• Statement of Purpose
• 3 letters of reference
• All applicants will be required to interview with 2 faculty members prior to an admissions decision being rendered.

Chemical Engineering, Accelerated Master of Science

Master's | On Campus

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission criteria

Current MU undergraduate students are eligible to apply to this program. To be considered for admission to the accelerated MS program in Chemical Engineering, a student must:

• Have completed at least 90 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree, including all general education requirements
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA overall

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.

For the Chemical Engineering Program

• Resume
• Statement of Purpose
• 2 letters of recommendation (1 letter must be from a ChBME-affiliated faculty member)