Program Overview
The Chemical and Biological Engineering at The University of Alabama is a MSc programme in Engineering over 36 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 Biological 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 13,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 13,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Tuscaloosa, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemical and Biological 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
- Advanced Thermodynamics
- Transport Phenomena
- Computation in Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Polymer Materials Engineering
- Air Pollution
- Polymer Processing and Rheology
- Chemodynamics
- Integrated Circuit Fabrication Principles
- Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
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).
- Complete the Application Form
- Pay the application fee. The application fee is $65 for U.S.\ncitizens and permanent residents and $80 for international students.
- Statement of Purpose
- Contact information for recommenders
- Unofficial transcripts (University of Alabama transcripts\nnot required)
- Admission Test Scores
- Test of English language proficiency (non-native English\nspeakers)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 13,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 13,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama 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 The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, United States
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 36 months