The core courses are offered in engineering mathematics, thermodynamics, reaction engineering, and transport theory. Topics offered as chemical engineering electives include polymer science, bioprocess engineering, advanced materials science and engineering, particle technology, fuel cell technology and independent study projects. In addition, graduate-level courses offered by other departments may be taken as electives with the approval of the chemical engineering department.

A written master's thesis is an integral part of Bucknell chemical engineering master's program and a primary contribution to the education of the candidate. The thesis must describe work on an experimental or educational research, mathematical and/or computational modeling, or design or other problem involving original scientific inquiry. Selection of a thesis advisor will be conducted prior to the start of the candidate's graduate program.