Program Requirements
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering offers programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy and the Master of Science degrees. Graduate programs at Clemson prepare students to apply science and engineering principles to complex problems associated with the chemical, biomolecular and associated industries. Students develop a rigorous fundamental science base coupled with insight into engineering applications. Graduates can become involved in the research, manufacture and use of chemicals, polymers, pharmaceuticals, electronic components, consumer products and petroleum products, to name a few. The department has strong research programs in advanced materials, biotechnology, energy, and chemical and biochemical processing.
Although most graduate students have a BS in Chemical Engineering, students with backgrounds in chemistry, physics, or other branches of engineering are encouraged to apply and will be considered fully for admission. To facilitate a transition from BS degrees other than Chemical Engineering, special programs are available. Students can enter the PhD program in Chemical Engineering directly after completion of a BS degree.
The MS degree program consists of 30 credit hours, including six credit hours of research. Coursework includes CHE 8030 , CHE 8040 , and CHE 8050 . In addition, six hours of approved chemical engineering electives and nine hours of approved technical electives are required. At least six of these 15 elective hours must be selected from courses numbered 8000 or above. MS degree candidates must complete a thesis.
Minors for doctoral students may be taken in chemistry, physics, mathematics, life sciences, or other branches of engineering.
Combined BS in Chemical Engineering/MS in Environmental Engineering and Science
Clemson Undergraduate Chemical Engineering majors who have earned a grade-point average of 3.4 or above and completed 90 credit hours can begin work toward a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and Science while completing a Bachelor of Science degree. The undergraduate curriculum allows up to nine credits of mutually acceptable graduate course credits to satisfy requirements of both degrees. Details are available in the ChBE Undergraduate Handbook, which can be found at www.clemson.edu/ces/chbe.
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