• Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island is a 1.5-2 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The department offers a thesis and non-thesis option.
    • The thesis program includes 18 credits of course work, 12 credits of research as well as a formal written thesis and thesis defense.
    • A non-thesis program is available for part-time students, with permission of the department chair, requires master’s examination and comprehensive report with an oral examination.
  • The program gives students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in chemical engineering through research and coursework.
  • The specialization of the program includes:
    • Biochemical Engineering
    • Bionanotechnology
    • Energy Engineering
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Materials Engineering
    • Pharmaceutical Engineering
    • Polymer Engineering
    • Process Simulation
    • Surface, Interfacial and Colloidal Phenomena
  • The program places an emphasis on hands-on learning and offers undergraduate students a chance to conduct sophisticated research with real-world impacts.