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Combined Chemical Engineering Degree

B.S. and M.S./M.Eng.

Chemical engineers are in high demand, and opportunities in industry or government are growing.

If you’re looking for the fastest route to a graduate degree and a rewarding career, a combined bachelors masters degree program is an ideal choice.

Program type:
Combined (Major and Master's)
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
5-6 years
Credit hours:
M.S. 160 (thesis option), 162 (non-thesis option) | M.Eng. 160

Why do a master's in chemical engineering?

Undergraduate Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 16
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

Graduate Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1
Summer:
May 1

Students seeking the combined degree may apply to the School of Graduate Studies during their junior year.

All major industries benefit from innovations in chemical engineering. If you're looking for a combined degree program to ultimately achieve your master's degree, this program offers you the high-level knowledge and technical expertise to make a significant progress in your chemical engineering career.

This UND graduate program is focused on giving you the real-world expertise to:

  • Learn the technical skills to become a more proficient researcher, with the ability to formulate, assess and effectively communicate a hypothesis
  • Gain proficiency in design, with the ability to solve complex chemical engineering problems.
  • Be prepared for a career in industry, government, or pave the way to a profession in teaching on your way to pursuing a doctoral degree.

Research interests in the department include:

  • Coal and bio-based fuels and chemicals
  • Energy technologies, processes, and policies
  • Heterogeneous catalysis
  • Photocatalytic oxidation
  • Polymer reaction engineering, synthesis, and rheology
  • Organic aerosol formation and partitioning
  • Mathematical modeling of multicomponent aerosols
  • Polymeric membranes and composite materials
  • Biocomposite, nanocomposite, and nanobiocomposite materials
  • Organic photovoltaic materials
  • Environmental impact of heavy metals and particulate matter
  • Development of carbon from waste material sources

Combined Degree in Chemical Engineering

  • Take advantage of an opportunity to extend your studies to include a graduate degree and advanced research.

  • Further your knowledge with key areas: energy technologies, fuels, sustainability, material reactions and other related areas.

  • Participate in projects conducted through our interdisciplinary research programs, or in collaboration with the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC).

  • Structure your graduate program with innovative research, and both traditional and alternative course study (independent study or distance coursework) so you can achieve your goals.

  • Enhance your professional skills at 60+ free workshops offered through the UND School of Graduate Studies. Our goal is to provide you with the workforce skills and job search strategies to succeed.

  • Raise your grades by getting free academic support at UND. We offer individual tutoring sessions, along with specialized writing and math support programs.

 Is a master's in chemical engineering worth it?

108K

Median salary for a chemical engineer

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

9%

Growth rate outlook for chemical engineers to 2030

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

UND graduates can expect a range of opportunities in careers like:

  • Chemical process engineer
  • Process manager
  • Processing engineering manager
  • Project manager
  • Senior chemical engineer

Some of the biggest companies in the world have hired UND graduates with this combined chemical engineering degree. These companies include:

  • 3M
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • Boston Scientific Corporation
  • Cargill
  • Dakota Gasification Company
  • Dow Chemical
  • Energizer Battery
  • Intel
  • Marathon Oil
  • Schlumberger
  • U.S. Steel

Chemical Engineering Graduate Courses You Could Take

CHE 504. Air Pollution Control. 3 Credits.

Identification of major air pollutants from stationary and mobile sources and methods of controlling their emissions; dispersion of air pollutants in the atmosphere; photochemical air pollution; federal and state regulations. Prerequisite: Background equivalent to CHEM 122, MATH 265, and PHYS 252 is expected.

CHE 503. Fuels Technology. 3-4 Credits.

Processing and utilization of low rank fuels.

CHE 532. Explosives: Theory and Modeling. 3 Credits.

A theoretical and mathematical study of: the thermodynamics of deflagrations and detonations, classification and formulation of explosives and their combustion characteristics. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHE 303. F.

CHE 509. Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics. 3 Credits.

Chemical Engineering processes from the standpoint of quantitative thermodynamics. Special emphasis on thermodynamics of chemical reactions. Prerequisite: Background equivalent to CHE 303 is expected. F, even years.

CHE 525. Polymer Engineering. 3 Credits.

Basic polymer structures and characterization. Polymerization reactions and kinetics of condensation and chain growth polymerizations. Polymerization processes including bulk, suspension, solution, and emulsion polymerizations. Polymer processing technologies including extrusion, and injection molding. Prerequisites: CHE 321 and CHE 301.

CHE 531. Rocket Propulsion. 3 Credits.

A theoretical and mathematical study of space flight, the thermodynamics of rocket propulsion, classification and formulation of propellants and their combustion characteristics, and rocket motors. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHE 303. F.

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Through research and hands-on experience, UND students are learning to make an impact and change the world.

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Department Contact 
Yun Ji
Graduate Program Director
P 701.777.4456
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