Cornell Master of Engineering Degree in Chemical Engineering: Opportunities for Chemistry Graduates

Overview: Master of Chemical Engineering Program

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 faculty-

mentored 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?

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 Total of 30 credits, of which 12 must be

chemical engineering courses (not including credit for the faculty-mentored 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 ChE 2190 Mass & Energy Balances ChE 3130 Chemical Engineering ThermodynamicsChE 3240 Heat and Mass Transfer

Spring ClassesChE 3230 Fluid MechanicsChE 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 ?

Specializations: 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?

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?

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-ShevalierGraduate Field Administrator e-mail: sjc14@cornell.edu phone: 607-255-4550

Professor William L. OlbrichtM.Eng. (ChE) Program Directore-mail: wlo1@cornell.edu phone: 607-255-4362 Modeling and simulation of

polymers and biomolecules (Escobedo group)