One-year, Non-thesis Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Quickly gain a competitive edge for industry employment
Our one-year, non-thesis master of science in chemical engineering program is ideal for engineers who wish to, in as little as one year:
- Gain a deeper knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals and explore research opportunities.
- Cultivate their expertise in areas such as: thermodynamics, reactor/reaction kinetics, and transport, while also taking elective courses in related fields of study.
- Take advantage of our nationally ranked career services department.
- Use their master’s degree experience as an exceptional stepping stone to chemical engineering doctoral programs.
- Study in a supportive environment with access to expert faculty advisers, establishedgraduate student organizations, and Penn State’s nationally recognizedCareer Servicesoffice.
Sample Academic Plan
Semester 1: Fall
CHE 524: Chemical Engineering Application of Thermodynamics(3 cr.)
CHE 535: Chemical Reaction Engineering(3 cr.)
CHE 544: General Transport Phenomena(3 cr.)
CHE 500-level Graduate Elective (3 cr.)
CHE 590: Colloquium(1 cr.)
Total: 13 Credits
Semster 2: Spring
CHE 500-level Graduate Elective (3 cr.)
ENGR/SCI Elective (3 cr.)
ENGR/SCI Elective (3 cr.)
CHE 590: Colloquium(1 cr.)
CHE 596: Individual Studies(3 cr.)
Total: 13 Credits
Semester 3: Summer
CHE 596: Individual Studies(4 cr.)
Total: 4 Credits
Application Deadline
Consideration of applications for the M.S. program will begin February 1 and continue on a rolling basis until April 15.
