About the course

The field of chemical engineering involves mathematics, chemistry and physics. Students take courses on thermodynamics, mass transfer, reactor design and chemical process design. The chemical engineering degree program is housed in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. The University of Kentucky offers a rich graduate program in chemical engineering that allows students to immerse themselves in novel research projects across many fields. A wide selection of research topics is available under the direction of the Chemical Engineering faculty. Recent graduate-level elective courses include Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Micro & Nanotechnology, Computational Materials Science, Drug Delivery, Energy Systems, Interfacial Engineering, Membrane Science and Technology, and Polymer Processing. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Lexington
Fall (August), 2024	Lexington
Spring (January), 2025	Lexington
Fall (August), 2025	Lexington
Spring (January), 2026	Lexington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Kentucky

CV

　　Applicant should submit a 2-3 page resume that highlights their educational background, technical work experience, prior research activity, and career goals and objectives.

　　Personal Statement

　　Applicants should prepare a 1-2 page statement of research interests that details their motivation for pursuing an advanced degree, discusses research background and skills, and possible areas of research focus.

　　GRE

　　Three letters of recommendation For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5

　　An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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 University of Kentucky. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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