Program Overview
The Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 922 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 557 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Transport Processes I: Fluid Mechanics
- Transport Processes II: Heat and Mass Transfer
- Chemical Engineering Laboratory
- Chemical Engineering Kinetics
- Chemical Process Control and Safety
- Process Engineering Economics and Design I
- Separation Processes
- Process Engineering Economics and Design II
- Research
- Biochemical Engineering Laboratory
- Graduate Seminar
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Transport Phenomena
- Advanced Chemical Reaction Kinetics
- Chemical Engineering Systems Analysis
- Special Problems in Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Process Development
- Chemical Process Analysis and Optimization
- Statistical Design of Experiments
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
Admissions decisions to UMBC\xc2\x92s Graduate School are based on the following criteria:
Bachelor\'s Degree
A four-year bachelor\'s degree must have been received from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a comparative foreign institution, before beginning graduate classes. This requirement applies both to degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking applicants.Minimum GPA
A minimum undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. A slightly lower undergraduate GPA may be acceptable by some programs, especially if the applicant already has a graduate degree.GRE Requirement:
- Official GRE scores are necessary for most programs and must be less than 5 years old
- The Graduate School is not responsible for waiving the GRE requirement
- Minimum GRE scores vary by program
- The UMBC institution code for the GRE is 5835
- UMBC Training Centers offers classes on GRE Test Preparation
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 922 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 557 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 922 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 557 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Solomons, United States
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is a multi-university scientific research center within the University System of Maryland dedicated to environmental science,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months