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Chemical Engineering Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy

Maximize your opportunities in high-level or complex chemical engineering, or pave the way for a career in academia.

With a versatile and wide-ranging universe of chemical engineering applications, a doctorate degree offers the bearer many exciting choices. This graduate program empowers students with the unique and broad-based expertise and skills they need to solve today’s most pressing global challenges, or pursue a career at higher learning institutes or academic research.

Program type:
Doctoral Degree
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
4-5 years
Credit hours:
90

Why consider chemical engineering Ph.D. programs?

Graduate 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.

From large-scale manufacturing to helping to design technologies, chemical engineering professionals have a huge impact on infrastructure, food supplies and the economy. Those with the highest level of technical skills lead innovation in these and many other areas.

The UND chemical engineering doctoral program is focused on arming you with the advanced knowledge and experience you need to:

  • Embark or further your research career in industry, government and academia.
  • Use proven chemical engineering principles to develop energy and material resources for the benefit of society.
  • Elevate your skills to include a very wide range of chemical engineering processes, applications and materials.

Chemical Engineering Ph.D. at UND

  • Establish mastery of fundamental topics in chemical engineering and apply them to vital research problems for practical outcomes.

  • Become a highly proficient researcher. You'll gain the skills needed to formulate, assess and effectively communicate a hypothesis to a technically literate audience.

  • Gain a high level of expertise in designing, conducting and managing an independent research project.

  • Become well-prepared for a chemical engineering career in industry, government or academia.

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

  • Study at a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution ranked #151 by the NSF. Students are an integral part of UND research.

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Jobs

8%

Projected job growth for chemical engineering to 2031

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

152K

Average U.S. salary for a professor in chemical engineering

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A Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering will open more job opportunities in research, academia and management. Plus, you'll have the freedom to pursue you own research interests and make a significant contribution to your field.

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

  • Senior scientist or researcher
  • Project manager
  • Process manager
  • Production manager
  • Senior chemical engineer

UND Chemical Engineering Ph.D. Alumni

Chemical Engineering graduates have gone on to work at such companies as:

  • 3M
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • Boston Scientific Corporation
  • Cargill
  • Dakota Gasification Company, Inc.
  • Dow Chemical
  • Energizer Battery
  • Intel
  • Marathon Oil
  • Schlumberger
  • US Steel
UND Chemical Engineering Ph.D.

Best Chemical Engineering Ph.D. Programs

Our chemical engineering doctoral degree consistently ranks among the best for educational quality, affordability, and career outcomes.

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Chemical Engineering Ph.D. Courses

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. Prerequisite: CHE 301 and MATH 266. S, even years.

CHE 535. Metallic Corrosion and Polymer Degradation. 3 Credits.

Reviews the forms of metal corrosion and of polymer degradation; discussion of control and mitigation techniques. 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 511. Advanced Chemical Engineering Kinetics. 3 Credits.

Theory and practice of industrial chemical reactor design. Advanced topics in kinetics of industrial chemical reactors. Prerequisite: Background equivalent to CHE 421 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 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. Corequisite: CHE 301 and CHE 303. S.

Online Chemical Engineering Ph.D.

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best online university in the nation

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Flexible Online Chemical Engineering Ph.D. Courses

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family, and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Research for Online Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Students

Online Ph.D. Chemical Engineering candidates are expected to perform cutting edge research and must be selected by a research faculty member to join their research group or act as advisor. You will be required to complete research work in person, or possibly at research facilities at your own location, which will depend on the project, thesis topic and faculty advisor to determine how much of the program can be completed online.

Top-Tier Online Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on-campus student.

  • Same degree. All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes. You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction. You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor. As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring. We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching. Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access. Dig into virtual research from the Chester Fritz Library. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support. UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.

Best Online College

Reportedly high alumni salaries and job placement rates, coupled with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other non-profit universities in the upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Paysacle.com)
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Check out the chemical engineering faculty you'll work with at UND or discover additional education opportunities.

Department Contact
Yun Ji
Graduate Director
P 701.777.4456

 

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