Department of Chemical Engineering
Degree Programs:
Full-Time: M.Phil., Ph.D.
Department Chair:
Alan
C.
West, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies:
Ben
O'Shaughnessy,
Ph.D.
The requirements listed below are special to this department
and must be read in conjunction with the general requirements of the Graduate School.
All students in the Ph.D. program
must (1) earn satisfactory grades in three core courses (CHEN E4010, CHEN
E4110, CHAP E4120); (2) satisfy course requirements beyond the three core
courses, including at least 24 points of 4000- or 6000-level courses; (3) pass
a qualifying exam; (4) complete at least 30 points of advanced graduate courses
beyond the M.S. degree; (5) complete six total Residence Units, including two
for the M.S. degree;(6) participate in
the instructional and/or research activities of the department for a minimum of
one year; (7) defend a proposal of research within twelve months of passing the
qualifying exam; (8) prepare, defend and deposit a dissertation embodying
original research in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School of
Arts and Sciences.
The M.Phil. degree is granted when
all the requirements above are met with the exception of (8) above, pertaining
to the dissertation.Preparation and
defense of the dissertation is the only requirement for the Ph.D. after requirements
for the M.Phil. have been completed.
For detailed requirements, please
consult the departmental office or graduate coordinator.
Program in Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
For the M.Phil. Degree
Program of study: 30 points of advanced graduate courses beyond the M.S.
degree are required.
Residence Units: Four full-time Residence Units beyond the M.S. degree are
required.
Teaching requirement: Participation in the instructional and/or research
activities of the department for a minimum of one year.
Examination: A written qualifying examination covering the appropriate areas
of study must be passed.
Languages: None.
For the Ph.D. Degree
In addition to the requirements for the M.Phil.
degree, a dissertation embodying original research must be completed and
successfully defended.
Financial Aid
A comprehensive program of financial aid, including
fellowships and appointments in teaching and research, is available for
students in the Ph.D. degree program.
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