Chemical Engineering
Department:
Chemical and Biological EngineeringCollege:
Armour College of EngineeringDegrees:
- Master of Chemical Engineering
- Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
Description:
The objective of the Master of Chemical Engineering degree program is to prepare the student for professional practice in their major discipline and to provide a foundation in the fundamental knowledge of their major. Tell me more...The objective of the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering degree program is to enable the student to build a strong foundation in multiple areas of chemical engineering and to specialize in one area via research and thesis. Tell me more...
The doctoral degree in chemical engineering is awarded in recognition of mastery in chemical engineering and upon demonstration of an ability to make substantial creative contributions to knowledge in chemical engineering. The recipients of these degrees will be capable of a continuing effort toward advancement of knowledge and achievement in research while pursuing an academic or industrial research career. Tell me more...
Specializations:
Chemical and Biological Engineering Certificate Programs:
- Bioengineering
- Food Process Engineering
- Food Safety and Technology
- Particle Processing
- Pharmaceutical Processing
- Physiology for Pharmaceutical Applications
- Polymer Synthesis and Characterization/Processing
- Process Operations Management
Distance Learning:
www.iit-online.iit.eduDual Degrees / Joint Degrees:
- Master of Science in Computer Science/Master of Chemical Engineering
Research Facilities:
Research facilities of the department include:Air Quality Lab
Bioengineering Lab
Center for Electrochemical Science and Engineering Lab
Center for Excellence in Polymer Science and Engineering Lab
Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab
Environmental Engineering Analytical Lab
Interfacial Phenomena Lab
Multiphase Flow and Fluidization Lab
Organic Degradation Lab
Particle Technology Lab
Pharmaceutical and Crystallization Lab
Physical and chemical Processes Lab
Porous Media and Core Analysis Lab
Process Modeling, Monitoring and Control Lab
Research Areas:
Air pollution and gas separationBiomedical and biochemical engineering
Chemical process modeling, statistical monitoring and control
Computational fluid dynamics and fluidization
Electrochemical science and engineering
Energy
Food processing and safety
Particle technology and crystallization
Polymer science and engineering
Waste remediation, wastewater treatment and water resources
Admission Requirements:
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA minimum: 3.0/4.0
- GRE minimum score:
MS/MAS: 900 (quantitative + verbal), 2.5 (analytical writing)
PhD: 1000 (quantitative + verbal), 3.0 (analytical writing) -
TOEFL minimum (if required): 550/213/80 (paper-based/computer-based/Internet-based test)
Admission to graduate study in chemical engineering requires the completion of a program leading to a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or another engineering discipline from an accredited institution. Students with degrees in related fields must remove deficiencies or must show proof of proficiency in the required undergraduate materials before entering the graduate program.
How to apply:
Office of Graduate AdmissionDepartmental Website:
http://www.iit.edu/engineering/chbe/The material on these web pages contains the most current program offerings and requirements, and is intended for informational purposes only. Program offerings and requirements change from time to time, and these web pages are changed accordingly. The requirements applicable to a particular student's program are those set forth in the official Graduate Bulletin that was in effect the year the student began his or her graduate program. Therefore, to find the official program requirements applicable to his or her program, a student must consult the Graduate Bulletin from that year.
