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Cornell Master of Engineering Degree in
Chemical Engineering: Opportunities for
Chemistry Graduates
Overview: Master of Chemical Engineering Program
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Professionally-oriented coursework degree
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Curriculum focused on practice and design
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Core of 12 credits of chemical engineering
courses
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Total of 30 credit hours, including a facultymentored project
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BS chemical engineering graduates typically
finish the degree in one year
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If you do not have a background in
chemical engineering, extra time is
required, but preparation can reduce the
total time
Why get a Master of Engineering (Chemical) degree?
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Receive training in foundations of
chemical engineering to leverage a
strong background in chemistry. The
combination of the two degrees is highly
desired by employers.
Learn from professionals with decades of
engineering experience. Learn to speak
the “language” of engineering and get
hands-on design experiences.
Possible job prospect enhancements
Focus on energy or biotechnology
Microscopic view of cellulose:
Research on nanostructured
fibers for biodegradable textiles,
biofuels, or antimicrobial filters
(Yong Joo)
Tell me about the details of a Master of Engineering
degree
Required courses
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Total of 30 credits, of which 12 must
be chemical engineering courses (not
including credit for the facultymentored project)
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a faculty-mentored project (3-9 cr.)
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electives (12-18 cr.)
What extra courses does a Chemist have to take as part
of an M. Eng. degree ?
We will tailor a curriculum for each student
based on his or her background. Some
courses to consider are:
Fall Classes
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ChE 2190 Mass & Energy Balances
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ChE 3130 Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics
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ChE 3240 Heat and Mass Transfer
Spring Classes
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ChE 3230 Fluid Mechanics
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ChE 3900 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor
Design
Electronic materials
Engstrom group
What specializations or concentrations can I undertake
as part of my M. Eng. (Chem.E) degree ?
Specializations:
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Energy economics and engineering
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Medical and industrial
biotechnology
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materials science
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food engineering
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nanofabrication
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polymer processing
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systems engineering
Bioprocessing (Matt De Lisa)
What can I do during my chemistry BS degree course to
prepare for a Cornell M. Eng. (Chem.) degree program?
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Take extra math (engineers have taken courses in calculus,
linear algebra and differential equations)
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Take “Mass and Energy Balances” or thermodynamics or
reaction kinetics (or their equivalents at your home school check with us first!)
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If you take courses beyond those required for your undergrad
degree, choose ones that are also M.Eng. electives - up to 9
credits can be transferred. Check with us for guidelines.
What are the admission criteria?
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GPA over 2.7
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Strong recommendations from
two faculty
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Acceptable GRE scores (may be
waived for Cornell students)
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Rolling applications accepted all
year
Clancy group students in the
nanofabrication facility at Cornell
Is financial aid available?
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Largely self-funded
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Partial fellowship or teaching
assistantship support is available to
some candidates ($5,000-10,000)
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Aid is given on the basis of prior
academic performance
Bioprocess engineering (Shuler
group)
How can I find out more?
Contact
Ms. Shelby Clark-Shevalier
Graduate Field Administrator
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: 607-255-4550
Professor William L. Olbricht
M.Eng. (ChE) Program Director
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: 607-255-4362
Modeling and simulation of
polymers and biomolecules
(Escobedo group)