One-year, Non-thesis Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

Quickly gain a competitive edge for industry employment

Our one-year, non-thesis master of science in chemical engineering program is ideal for engineers who wish to, in as little as one year:

• Gain a deeper knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals and explore research opportunities.
• Cultivate their expertise in areas such as: thermodynamics, reactor/reaction kinetics, and transport, while also taking elective courses in related fields of study.
• Take advantage of our nationally ranked career services department.
• Use their master’s degree experience as an exceptional stepping stone to chemical engineering doctoral programs.
• Study in a supportive environment with access to expert faculty advisers, established graduate student organizations, and Penn State’s nationally recognized Career Services office.

Sample Academic Plan

Semester 1: Fall

CHE 524: Chemical Engineering Application of Thermodynamics (3 cr.)

CHE 535: Chemical Reaction Engineering (3 cr.)

CHE 544: General Transport Phenomena (3 cr.)

CHE 500-level Graduate Elective (3 cr.)

CHE 590: Colloquium (1 cr.)

Total: 13 Credits

Semster 2: Spring

CHE 500-level Graduate Elective (3 cr.)

ENGR/SCI Elective (3 cr.)

ENGR/SCI Elective (3 cr.)

CHE 590: Colloquium (1 cr.)

CHE 596: Individual Studies (3 cr.)

Total: 13 Credits

Semester 3: Summer

CHE 596: Individual Studies (4 cr.)

Total: 4 Credits

Application Deadline

Consideration of applications for the M.S. program will begin February 1 and continue on a rolling basis until April 15.