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Program Information

The Chemical Engineering Department offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis options), and Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering. Minimum requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.

Master of Science Degree – Thesis Option

Completion of the program is possible in 16 months, and its usual duration ranges from 16 to 24 months. The principal requirements for the M.S. degree are 30 semester hours and a research thesis approved by the student’s supervisory committee. These credits include:

  • Twelve graduate semester hours in the basis of chemical engineering courses (Mathematical Basis, Continuum Basis, Molecular Basis, and Chemical and Bio Lab).  Molecular Basis can be replaced with an Elective for students on Applied Track.
  • Six credits of Chemical Engineering Science courses, including at least one course in reaction engineering, bioengineering, or kinetics.
  • Up to six semester hours of supervised research.

Students must submit a final thesis and pass an oral thesis-defense examination.

Master of Science Degree – Non-Thesis Option

This program is designed for completion in 12 months, although some students prefer longer durations. The M.S.-Non-Thesis provides an opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals, to emphasize a specific specialization area, and to acquire basic experience in research or industrial practice through a short internship. The principal requirements are 30 credits of courses including an option for 7 credits of research work in a laboratory or of work in an industrial internship. The core course requirements for this program are identical to that for the M.S.-Thesis. A final thesis document is not required but a written report on a project, internship or a contemporary Chemical Engineering topic is required for graduation.

All new students for the M.S. program are admitted to the non-thesis option at the time of admission, and some are converted to the thesis option upon approval by the Research Advisor and the Director of Graduate Programs.

Master of Engineering Degree

A student with a B.S. degree in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or another branch of engineering may obtain a graduate degree in Chemical Engineering by meeting the necessary academic requirements and taking selected undergraduate courses. Students intending to obtain a professionally oriented M.E. degree would normally complete their undergraduate requirements in 1-2 semesters. The graduate course requirements of 30 credits of coursework require another 3-4 semesters. The M.E. students can apply for conversion to the M.S.-NT or M.S.-Thesis program after satisfactory completion of the undergraduate courses.

Ph.D. Degree

The Ph.D. degree plan is primarily a research program. The granting of the degree is based essentially on general proficiency and distinctive attainments in Chemical Engineering and particularly on the demonstrated ability to conduct an independent investigation as exhibited in the doctoral dissertation. Briefly, the formal requirements for the Ph.D. degree are:

  • Maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher with B- or higher in all Basis courses.
  • Successful completion of written and oral examinations for advancement to candidacy. The written examination is comprised of the candidate’s objectives and achievements towards his/her doctoral dissertation. The oral examination is based on the written part and related areas. The oral section also includes the Qualifying Examination to test the student’s breadth of knowledge in Chemical Engineering fundamentals.
  • Preparing a dissertation based on original research.
  • Passing the final examination based on the dissertation.
  • The graduation requirements include 90 credits including at least 30 credits in coursework. Details and minor changes in any of these requirements will be given upon the student’s arrival.

The department offers a combination bachelor’s/master’s degree program. Contact graduate coordinator for information.

For more information, please see our website: https://www.che.ufl.edu/apply-to-che/#1518393029582-95412685-f4f2.

Degrees Offered with a Major in Chemical Engineering

  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Engineering
  • Master of Science

Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.

Chemical Engineering Courses

Course List
Code Title Credits
BME 6221Biomolecular Cell Mechanics3
BME 6322Dynamics of Cellular Processes3
BME 6644Pharmacokinetics3
ECH 5938Topics in Colloid Science3
ECH 6126Thermodynamics of Reaction and Phase Equilibria3
ECH 6270Continuum Basis of Chemical Engineering3
ECH 6272Molecular Basis of Chemical Engineering3
ECH 6285Transport Phenomena1-3
ECH 6326Computer Control of Processes3
ECH 6506Chemical Engineering Kinetics3
ECH 6526Reactor Design and Optimization3
ECH 6709Electrochemical Engineering Fundamentals and Design3
ECH 6726Interfacial Phenomena I2
ECH 6727Interfacial Phenomena II2
ECH 6843Experimental Basis of Chemical Engineering3
ECH 6847Advanced Mathematics for Chemical Engineering3
ECH 6851Impedance Spectroscopy3
ECH 6905Individual Work1-6
ECH 6910Supervised Research1-5
ECH 6926Graduate Seminar1
ECH 6937Topics in Chemical Engineering I1-4
ECH 6939Topics in Chemical Engineering III1-4
ECH 6940Supervised Teaching1-5
ECH 6971Research for Master's Thesis1-15
ECH 7938Advanced Special Chemical Engineering Topics for Doctoral Candidates1-4
ECH 7979Advanced Research1-12
ECH 7980Research for Doctoral Dissertation1-15

Chemical Engineering Departmental Courses

Course List by Depts
Code Title Credits
BME 6221Biomolecular Cell Mechanics3
BME 6322Dynamics of Cellular Processes3
BME 6644Pharmacokinetics3
CHM 5275The Organic Chemistry of Polymers2
CHM 5511Physical Chemistry of Polymers2
ECH 5938Topics in Colloid Science3
ECH 6126Thermodynamics of Reaction and Phase Equilibria3
ECH 6270Continuum Basis of Chemical Engineering3
ECH 6272Molecular Basis of Chemical Engineering3
ECH 6285Transport Phenomena3
ECH 6326Computer Control of Processes3
ECH 6506Chemical Engineering Kinetics3
ECH 6526Reactor Design and Optimization3
ECH 6709Electrochemical Engineering Fundamentals and Design3
ECH 6726Interfacial Phenomena I3
ECH 6727Interfacial Phenomena II3
ECH 6829Polymer Processing3
ECH 6843Experimental Basis of Chemical Engineering3
ECH 6847Advanced Mathematics for Chemical Engineering3
ECH 6851Impedance Spectroscopy3
ECH 6905Individual Work1-6
ECH 6910Supervised Research1-5
ECH 6926Graduate Seminar1
ECH 6937Topics in Chemical Engineering I1-4
ECH 6939Topics in Chemical Engineering III1-4
ECH 6940Supervised Teaching1-5
ECH 6971Research for Master's Thesis1-15
ECH 7938Advanced Special Chemical Engineering Topics for Doctoral Candidates1-4
ECH 7979Advanced Research1-12
ECH 7980Research for Doctoral Dissertation1-15
EGN 5949Practicum/Internship/Cooperative Work Experience1-6
EGN 6640Entrepreneurship for Engineers3
EGN 6913Engineering Graduate Research0-3

College of Engineering Courses

Course List
Code Title Credits
EEE 5354LSemiconductor Device Fabrication Laboratory3
EGN 5010LNRF Training Lab1
EGN 5949Practicum/Internship/Cooperative Work Experience1-6
EGN 6640Entrepreneurship for Engineers3
EGN 6642Engineering Innovation3
EGN 6913Engineering Graduate Research0-3
EGN 6933Special Topics1-3
EGN 6937Engineering Fellowship Preparation0-1
EGS 6039Engineering Leadership3
EGS 6101Divergent Thinking3
EGS 6626Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management3
EGS 6628Advanced Practices in Engineering Project Management3
EGS 6681Advanced Engineering Leadership3
EMA 6581Polymeric Biomaterials3
ESI 6900Principles of Engineering Practice1-4

Chemical engineering (phd) 

SLO 1     Knowledge        
a. Ability to identify a problem   b. Ability to formulate a problem   c. Ability to solve engineering problems   d. Ability to critically read engineering literature

SLO 2     Skills     
Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice at an advanced level

SLO 3     Professional Behavior   
Ability to communicate effectively

Chemical Engineering (ME & MS)            

SLO 1     Knowledge        
a. Ability to identify a problem   b. Ability to formulate a problem   c. Ability to solve engineering problems   d. Ability to critically read engineering literature

SLO 2     Skills     
Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice at an advanced level

SLO 3     Professional Behavior    
Ability to communicate effectively

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