Formal course work for the Ph.D. essentially doubles the exposure to chemical engineering principles that students receive as undergraduates. Thesis research gives unparalleled experience in problem solving, the key to challenging research assignments in industry and admission to the worldwide community of scholars.
All faculty members are active in research and direction of graduate student projects.
Programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered through the Graduate School. Both require a combination of course work and a thesis. The Master of Engineering, an advanced professional degree for engineers, is offered by the School of Engineering. There is no language requirement for any degree. In addition to course work, each degree candidate conducts research under the supervision of a faculty adviser, prepares a written thesis, and presents it orally to the faculty.