On Campus 
Academic requirements
GPA>= 3
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
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USA
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
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On Campus
4 years-
August 1, 2024
Position Details (PhD Program)
The Chemical and Biochemical Engineering degree at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is awarded only upon sufficient evidence of high attainment in scholarship and the demonstrated ability to engage in independent research in the field of chemical and biochemical engineering.
Overview
Opportunities
The Chemical and Biochemical Engineering degree atUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is not awarded for the completion of course and seminar requirements, no matter how successfully completed.
Ph.D. candidates are required to take four required graduate course covering topics in advanced mathematics, kinetics, thermodynamics and transport phenomena. Students are required to pass an oral qualifying examination, a proposal exam, and a final dissertation defense. The examinations are given annually, and the student has two opportunities to pass each examination. Additional requirements are imposed by the Graduate School.
Program Structure
Courses include:
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Methods of Engineering Analysis or
- Transport Phenomena
- Advanced Chemical Reaction Kinetics
Admission requirements
English requirements
IELTS>= 6.5
TOEFL iBT>= 80
General requirements
- Unofficial transcript(s)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Completion of key prerequisite courses
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from professional or academic references.
- C.V. or Resume
- Statement of academic goals and research interests (including your preferred advisor(s))
- English Language proficiency scores are required for International students
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
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Position Start Date
January 7, 2025