Overview: Master of Chemical Engineering Program
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Professionally-oriented coursework degree
Curriculum focused on practice and design
Core of 12 credits of chemical engineering courses
Total of 30 credit hours, including a facultymentored project
BS chemical engineering graduates typically finish the degree in one year
If you do not have a background in chemical engineering, extra time is required, but preparation can reduce the total time

Why get a Master of Engineering (Chemical) degree?
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Receive training in foundations of chemical engineering to leverage a strong background in chemistry. The combination of the two degrees is highly desired by employers.
Learn from professionals with decades of engineering experience. Learn to speak the “ language ” of engineering and get hands-on design experiences.
Possible job prospect enhancements
Focus on energy or biotechnology
Microscopic view of cellulose:
Research on nanostructured fibers for biodegradable textiles, biofuels, or antimicrobial filters
(Yong Joo)

Tell me about the details of a Master of Engineering degree
Required courses
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Total of 30 credits, of which 12 must be chemical engineering courses (not including credit for the facultymentored project) a faculty-mentored project (3-9 cr.) electives (12-18 cr.)

What extra courses does a Chemist have to take as part of an M. Eng. degree ?
We will tailor a curriculum for each student based on his or her background. Some courses to consider are:
Fall Classes
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ChE 2190 Mass & Energy Balances
ChE 3130 Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics
ChE 3240 Heat and Mass Transfer
Spring Classes
 ChE 3230 Fluid Mechanics
 ChE 3900 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor
Design
Electronic materials
Engstrom group

What specializations or concentrations can I undertake as part of my M. Eng. (Chem.E) degree ?
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Specializations:
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Energy economics and engineering
Medical and industrial biotechnology materials science food engineering nanofabrication polymer processing systems engineering
Bioprocessing (Matt De Lisa)

What can I do during my chemistry BS degree course to prepare for a Cornell M. Eng. (Chem.) degree program?
 Take extra math (engineers have taken courses in calculus, linear algebra and differential equations)
 Take “ Mass and Energy Balances ” or thermodynamics or reaction kinetics (or their equivalents at your home school check with us first!)
 If you take courses beyond those required for your undergrad degree, choose ones that are also M.Eng. electives - up to 9 credits can be transferred. Check with us for guidelines.

What are the admission criteria?
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GPA over 2.7
Strong recommendations from two faculty
Acceptable GRE scores (may be waived for Cornell students)
Rolling applications accepted all year
Clancy group students in the nanofabrication facility at Cornell

Is financial aid available?
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Largely self-funded
Partial fellowship or teaching assistantship support is available to some candidates ($5,000-10,000)
Aid is given on the basis of prior academic performance
Bioprocess engineering (Shuler group)

How can I find out more?
Contact
Ms. Shelby Clark-Shevalier
Graduate Field Administrator e-mail: sjc14@cornell.edu phone: 607-255-4550
Professor William L. Olbricht
M.Eng. (ChE) Program Director e-mail: wlo1@cornell.edu phone: 607-255-4362
Modeling and simulation of polymers and biomolecules
(Escobedo group)