Chemical Engineering Masters Programs

This is the traditional degree pathway for students who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. The department may offer remote participation options for those working full-time. This is available upon request, although the department is working toward offering a fully online degree in the near future.

This degree path requires 30 Credits (12 Credits in Core Courses and 18 in Technical Electives / Project). An example course schedule is shown below.

This program is custom made for students or professionals with a degree in a STEM field, like Chemistry, who want to transition into Chemical Engineering by getting a Masters Degree. Students would take our Summer Bridge course to help them prepare for the program, then take coursework specifically designed to help them make this transition.

This degree path requires 30 Credits (12 Credits in Core Courses and 18 in Technical Electives / Project). A sample course schedule is shown below.

The BS/MS Degree program allows students who are currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah to get a Master of Science (MS) Degree in just one extra year. Students can take up to 12 credit hours of technical electives during their BS degree that will count toward their MS degree.

This degree path requires 30 Credits (12 Credits in Core Courses and 18 in Technical Electives / Project). An example course schedule is shown below.

Please note Additional Requirements for this MS Degree option.

This MS degree program is for students pursuing a research-based degree. Students must have a research advisor from the chemical engineering faculty to supervise their research work.

This degree path requires 24 Credits (12 Credits in Core Courses and 12 in Technical Electives). Students must also complete a rigorous research project with a written thesis and defense before a committee of faculty members.

Applicants to the graduate program in the Department of Chemical Engineering must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelors Degree:  Applicants must have a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants whose undergraduate degree is not in chemical engineering are expected to be able to demonstrate proficiency in chemical engineering concepts equivalent to those of a chemical engineering graduate.
• GPA:  A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for an application to be evaluated.
• GRE Test (Optional):  The GRE is no longer required for MS admissions to the Department of Chemical Engineering. However, applicants are still encouraged to submit GRE scores if available. A quantitative score of 160 or higher is recommended.
• English Proficiency Requirements:  International applicants are required to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test. The University of Utah requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 iBT (550 pBT), a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5, or a minimum Duolingo score of 105 for an application to be evaluated. The Department of Chemical Engineering looks favorably upon applicants with a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 96 (590 pBt; 7 IELTS). International students that have received a Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada (except Quebec), the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand are not required to take the above listed English proficiency exams. Please also review the University of Utah requirements for English Proficiency.

Deadlines for applying to the MS in Chemical Engineering program are indicated below. All application material and the application fee must be received by the University of Utah by the date indicated.

The University of Utah uses the ApplyYourself system for all graduate program applications. To submit an application for a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, please click on the link below, which will take you to the ApplyYourself web site. After you have created an account on the ApplyYourself system, you can enter and upload all information required for the application (see below).

Apply to the Graduate School in Chemical Engineering

The online ApplyYourself application requires the following information:

• Personal Information – Name, contact information
• Educational History – Schools attended and degrees conferred
• Transcripts and GPA – Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application. You are not required to send official transcripts to the University of Utah until you have received a letter from the Department of Chemical Engineering indicating that your application has progressed through the preliminary evaluations. All transcripts must be mailed directly to:

University of Utah Admissions Office
201 South 1460 East, Room 250 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA

• Do not mail transcripts to the Chemical Engineering Department; applications sent directly to the department will not be uploaded to the application. The GPA equivalent (on a 4.0 scale) of students whose undergraduate institution is outside the U.S. will be calculated by the University of Utah Office of Admissions.
• GRE Test Score (Optional) – GRE scores are optional for MS applicants. Scores must be no more than 2 years old and must be sent directly to the Department of Chemical Engineering by Education Testing Services (ETS). Our school code is 4853; our department code is 1001.
• TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo Score (if applicable) – Official EFL scores must be sent directly to the Admissions Office by Education Testing Services (ETS). They may not be more than 2 years old.
• Written Statement of Purpose – Approximately 1 page describing the applicant’s motivation for seeking a graduate degree.
• Resume – This is optional, but highly recommended. The resume should include a description of work experience, prior research, publications and presentations, and teaching experience (if any) as well as any relevant awards or scholarships received.
• Letters of Recommendation – A minimum of three letters of recommendation from individuals that can comment on an applicant’s motivation and professionalism (e.g. professors, supervisors) are required. As part of the application, you will be asked to provide contact information for three references. These references will be notified, via email, to upload their letters of recommendation to your online Apply Yourself account. They will also be asked to fill out a brief recommendation form online before submitting their letters. Individuals providing reference letters must complete and submit letters through the online application system. Hard copy (paper) letters of recommendation will not be accepted. Instructions are provided in the ApplyYourself application form.

The Chemical Engineering Department will notify all students when the University of Utah Admissions Office Application had been received by the department.

Applicants can track their University of Utah Admissions Application.