Overview

Chemical engineers develop products and processes that improve the well-being of humanity and touch every aspect of our lives.

From discovering new materials and developing new vaccines to solving grand challenges in sustainability and clean energy, chemical engineers change the world for the better.

Career outcomes

Designed to prepare engineers for leadership positions in industry, academia and government, the Chemical Engineering program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell includes advanced graduate coursework in engineering and allied subjects and research culminating in a doctoral dissertation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Thermodynamics
Advanced Kinetics and Reactor Design
Advanced Transport Phenomena
Mathematical Methods for Engineers
Colloidal, Interfacial and Nanomaterials Science and Engineering
Advanced Control Strategies
Material Science and Engineering
Nanodevices and Electronic Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 88 other PhDs in Chemical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant is required to have at least a B.S. degree in engineering or science. A student may apply to transfer 24 credit hours of applicable graduate course work toward the doctoral degree in accordance with University policy.
Students who do not have adequate preparation in chemical engineering may be required to take additional courses to make up deficiencies.
Applicants must meet all Graduate Admissions standards for this program, which includes three letters of recommendation, and official GRE scores.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Out-of-State

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16672 USD / year

≈ 16672 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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