Program Overview
The Chemical Sciences at University of Pennsylvania is a Master programme in Engineering over 12 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 Sciences 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 5,704 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 5,704 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemical Sciences 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
- Pro-Seminar (1 c.u.)
- Core concentration courses (4-6 c.u., depending on concentration and advisor recommendations)
- Elective courses in Chemistry, such as computational chemistry, environmental chemistry, medicinal chemistry, catalysis and energy (2-4 c.u., depending on concentration and advisor recommendations)
- Optional Independent Studies (1 c.u.)
- Capstone project (1 c.u.)
- Biological
- Inorganic
- Organic
- Physical
- Materials
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The typical student in the Master of Chemical Sciences program will hold an undergraduate degree in chemistry, engineering, mathematics or the equivalent. An adequate undergraduate background will vary, depending on area of concentration and will include some combination of coursework in chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics and/or engineering.
At a minimum, applicants will need to have completed two terms of calculus, two terms of introductory chemistry and the equivalent of two terms of organic chemistry with associated labs, and two terms of physics. Given these requirements, a degree in chemistry, physics or biology would be ideal preparation.
Your application will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Academic record
- Work experience
- Career objectives and reasons for choosing the program at Penn
- Letters of recommendation
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if applicable
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,704 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 5,704 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,704 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 5,704 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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