The instruction in our program is a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Our faculty, who are experts in their respective fields, provide students with a solid foundation in the principles of chemical engineering, while also offering opportunities for hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories. This balance of theory and practice ensures that our students are well-versed in the field's academic aspects and have the practical skills necessary to excel in the industry.

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The total number of hours required for a master’s in chemical engineering is 30. A minimum of 9 hours from the departmental graduate core course requirement, with (CHEM ENG 5150) being an optional course, plus 6-12 hours of additional coursework. A Master's thesis from research must also be prepared and defended, which shall include 6-12 credit hours of (CHEM ENG 6099).

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The total number of hours required for a non-thesis master’s in chemical engineering is 30. Requirements are 12 hours from the departmental graduate core course, plus 12 hours of additional coursework within the department, with a minimum of 9 credit hours being 6000-level courses in or out of the department, of which up to three can come from (CHEM ENG 6015).

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Many potential graduate students have questions about how to apply to the graduate program and what makes them eligible. This document is aimed to answer some of those questions you may have. Email us at chemeng@mst.edu if you have other questions that are not covered.

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There are very few funded M.S. positions. The funded ones are either directly recruited by professors or the department to fulfill special needs (e.g., lab TA). However, it is possible and not uncommon for a non-funded graduate student to become funded during their study after successfully talking to a research investigator (professor). 

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The student handbook contains details about programs, requirements, processes and courses.

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The carbon management engineering certificate program introduces the students to carbon management strategies related to the engineering principles of carbon capture, transformation, and storage. 

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Eligibility

• It is open to all persons holding a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely allied discipline, including those who are currently accepted into a graduate degree program at Missouri S&T. 
• In order to be admitted, a student must have an overall GPA of 3.0, or 2.75 with a minimum of one year of work experience. Once admitted to the program, the student must take the four designated courses.

Requirements to Earn

• It requires the students to complete three carbon management courses offered by Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (ChBE), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), and Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering (GGPE), respectively, plus an additional course to be selected from a variety of existing courses from these same departments.
• To receive the certificate, the student must have an average cumulative grade point of 3.0 or better in the certificate courses. 

Admission to Graduate Program

Once admitted to the certificate program, a student will be given three years to complete the program.