About the course

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. Reasons you should consider UK include- A highly collaborative cross-disciplinary research atmosphere with the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Arts & Sciences and Agriculture, Food and Environment—all within a 10-minute walk of each other. 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: 3 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

Completed on-line Graduate School application

　　GRE scores

　　Transcripts from every university attended

　　Applicant resume

　　Statement of research interests

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　The application fee (paid online by credit card)

　　GRE is only one factor that is used in assessing student promise. As such, we consider all applications individually, and do not publish specific score requirements for our applicants. An overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 and 3.00 on all graduate work (based on a 4 point scale) is required.

　　Personal statement to include the graduate studies area of interest and plan of study, International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The University of Kentucky requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). For IELTS, a minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required.

　　The Chemical Engineering and Materials Science graduate programs encourage students with B.S. degrees in chemistry or physics to apply. Depending upon the background of the student, direct admission to either the M.S. or Ph.D. degree program is possible. Minimum requirements for consideration include mathematics preparation through differential equations, and two semesters of university-level physics. Upon enrollment, a series of undergraduate courses are required to provide the necessary engineering fundamentals. Applicants who wish to pursue an advanced degree but whose bachelor’s degree is in a field other than engineering should consult the Director of Graduate Studies of their prospective graduate program for any special admission requirements.

　　

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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