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Master's in Chemical Engineering

M.S. or M.Eng.

Chemical engineering offers opportunities to make a difference in many industries, government agencies, or through scientific research.

Study at North Dakota’s only graduate program in chemical engineering. You'll work on today’s most technical challenges in food production, sustainable energy and more.

Program type:
Master's Degree
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
1-2 years
Credit hours:
30 (thesis option), 32 (non-thesis option)

Why earn a master's in chemical engineering?

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

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

Chemical engineering impacts many industries. The challenges and opportunities from innovation in this field are virtually endless. Those with advanced knowledge in these technical areas can lead the way in industry, government and higher education.

UND's master's in chemical engineering is focused on preparing you with the experiences and knowledge you need to:

  • Create, evaluate and convey a hypothesis that will resonate with a technical audience.
  • Become a more proficient engineer, with advanced problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Advance research skills through real-world applications and experimentation.
  • Gain a broad base of knowledge with exposure to a very wide range of chemical engineering processes, applications and materials.

Online Chemical Engineering Master's

Compare our online tuition rates and you'll see why UND is known for educational quality and affordability. 

M.S. vs. M.Eng. in Chemical Engineering

UND offers both Chemical Engineering Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Engineering (M.Eng) degrees. It is recommended you connect with the Department of Chemical Engineering before making a final decision. However, in general, a M.Eng. program includes more coursework (including electives), while the M.S. program includes a thesis and/or research project.

Chemical Engineering Master's Programs

  • UND is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top online graduate engineering program. 

  • Enhance your knowledge and skill-sets in core as well as specific chemical engineering subject areas

  • Participate in projects conducted through our collaboration with the world-renowned Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC).

  • Structure your graduate program with innovative research, and both traditional and alternative course study (independent study or online coursework).

  • Earn your chemical engineering degree online. Take flexible courses all online and never come to campus. 

  • Advance your research in areas such as fuels, sustainable energy technologies, production processes, material reactions, and environmental impacts. 

What can you do with a master's in chemical engineering?

105K

Median salary for a chemical engineer

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

9%

Employment growth expected in the field through 2031

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

  • Chemical engineering manager
  • Project manager
  • Process manager
  • Senior chemical engineer
  • Chemical process engineer
  • Engineering professor
  • Safety engineer

Jobs with a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Some of the top companies in the world have hired UND graduates including:

  • 3M
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • Boston Scientific Corporation
  • Cargill
  • Dakota Gasification Company, Inc.
  • Dow Chemical
  • Energizer Battery
  • Intel
  • Marathon Oil
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Oracle Corporation
  • Schlumberger
  • US Steel

Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering Courses

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 515. Design of Engineering Experiments. 3 Credits.

Design and analysis of experimental data including block and factorial arrangements, significance of data, and mathematical modeling. Prerequisite: MATH 265.

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 501. Advanced Transport Phenomena. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to give an advanced treatment of momentum, heat, and mass transfer suitable for graduate students in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and environmental engineering. This course will involve using advanced mathematics to model transport systems of importance in engineering science and design. Prerequisites: CHE 301 and MATH 266. S, even years.

CHE 530. Combustion Theory and Modeling. 3 Credits.

A theoretical and mathematical study of premixed and diffusion flames, laminar and turbulent combustion, solid fuel combustion and pollutant formation. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHE 301 and CHE 303. S.

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.

UND Chemical Engineering MS

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Helping you fulfill your aspirations is our highest priority. We'll work with you to design a custom educational plan that meets your goals.

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Check out the UND chemical engineering faculty or discover other graduate programs.

Department Contact
Yun Ji
Graduate Director
P 701.777.4456

 

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