Chemical Engineering

ThisChemical Engineering program at University of Tennessee Knoxville provides in-depth education in chemical engineering fundamentals and develops the ability to conceive, conduct, direct, and communicate original research related to a specialized subdiscipline of chemical and biomolecular engineering.

A PhD Chemical Engineering degree at University of Tennessee Knoxville is appropriate for individuals seeking a career in basic or applied industrial, academic research or related areas.

Features

• A total of 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree are required for the PhD degree. These consist of course work, research, and dissertation (CBE 600) credit hours.

• The PhD is, first and foremost, a research degree, and emphasis is accordingly placed on completion of a high quality research thesis. In most cases, research suitable for publication in peer-reviewed technical journals is expected.

Curriculum:

• Advanced Engineering Mathematics

• Advanced Biomolecular Engineering

• Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

• Advanced Transport Phenomena

• Advanced Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design