About the course

The Smith School?s Ph.D. in chemical engineering will prepare you for careers in academia and research. The program is completed in four to five years, and students typically receive full funding. As your pursue your Ph.D., you?ll be prepared to make significant contributions to the field?and you?ll be in good company.

　　Not only are our chemical engineering faculty leading researchers and facilities continually improving with state-of-the-art upgrades and equipment, the culture of collegiality at the Smith School is unmatched. While you?re progressing toward your thesis and diploma, you?ll be surrounded by a community of scholars that is contributing to something greater and embracing the founding principles of Cornell University. Degree candidates are expected to pursue study and research that will give them a deeper comprehension of the basic and applied sciences and will develop initiative, originality, and creative ability. The thesis or dissertation may involve either research or special projects in such subjects as design, economics, or mathematical analysis. There is no language requirement for students majoring in chemical engineering.

　　The education of chemical engineers, and engineers more generally, prepared to solve complex problems that address societal, economic, environmental, and public health, safety, and welfare is an essential part of the engineering profession. Engineers must not only be able to create technical solutions but also do so ethically, with empathy, and with a recognition of how engineering plays a role in supporting equity (or not). Engineering education combines engineering contexts and education research to create new knowledge to understand and improve the development of engineers from P-12 (pre-school through final year of high school, i.e., primary and secondary education) through professional engineers with an emphasis on post-secondary education. It addresses key questions including: Who becomes an engineer What is engineering and who decides When do people become engineers and How can educators best support engineering learning Engineering education research conducted in CBE has direct applications in: Outreach to teach children about engineering and increase awareness of engineering careers Improving undergraduate and graduate education Diversifying the engineering workforce Understanding factors to support student success and pathways into and through engineering Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Ithaca
Fall (August), 2025	Ithaca

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Cornell University

Most applicants have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of the fundamental work required by an accredited curriculum in chemical engineering. Outstanding students with undergraduate majors in chemistry, materials science, microbiology, or physics are also encouraged to apply. For such students extra semester or summer term of residence is normally required.

　　Statement of purpose

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　　3 letters of recommendation

　　Official TOEFL scores (if applicable)

　　R?sum?

　　GRE scores are not required

　　TOEFL iBT - 77 (Writing 20, Listening 15, Reading 20, Speaking 22)

　　IELTS - 7.0 or higher

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cornell University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　20th / 1250

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