The MSc CHEG consists of a minimum 30 credit hours, distributed as follows: 12 credit hours of Program Core courses, 9 credit hours of Program Elective courses, 9 credit hours of Master’s Thesis and a zero credit Research Methods course. Students may organize the selection of elective courses relevant to the Master’s Thesis topic with the consent of the Main Advisor. The components of the program are summarized in the table below.
Students seeking the degree of MSc in Chemical Engineering must successfully complete a minimum 30 credit hours as specified in the program requirements detailed below, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. Course selection should be made in consultation with the student’s Main Advisor. All courses have a credit rating of three credits each, except the Seminar in Research Methods and the Master’s Thesis.
Program Core (12 credit hours)
Students must complete the core courses listed below.
Core Courses
| ENGR 695 | Seminar in Research Methods | 0 |
| CHEG 610 | Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering | 3 |
| CHEG 620 | Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering | 3 |
| CHEG 630 | Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CHEG 640 | Transport Phenomena | 3 |
Program Electives and Concentrations (9 credit hours)
Students must select three courses from the list below. Subject to approval of the Main Advisor, students can also select up to two elective courses (6 credit hours) from other MSc programs in the College of Engineering at KU.
Program Elective Courses
Concentration in Food Process Engineering and Technology (FPET)
The MSc CHEG program offers an optional concentration in Food Process Engineering and Technology. Students choosing this concentration are expected to attain the following concentration specific learning outcomes:
- Apply the knowledge of food science and engineering in the processing, preservation, and packaging of nutritious and high-quality food products while meeting food safety standards and regulations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the advanced and emerging technologies for food processing operations, quality control, and farming along with their impact on the environment.
In addition to program specific core courses, students who opt for the concentration in Food Process Engineering and Technology must complete a minimum of three courses (9 credit hours) from the list below and a thesis within the domain of the concentration. The concentration will be specified on the student’s official transcript.
Concentration Courses
Concentration in Metallurgy Engineering (METE)
The MSc CHEG program offers an optional concentration in Metallurgy Engineering. Students choosing this concentration are expected to attain the following concentration specific learning outcomes:
- Assess the application of the principles involved in mineral processing and chemical extraction of metals.
- Assess the application of the principles that support microstructure, properties, behavior of metals and alloys to design and produce advanced metals and alloys.
- Demonstrate an ability to describe and apply international best practice standards in minerals engineering, metallurgical methods and technologies.
In addition to program specific core courses, students who opt for the concentration in Metallurgy Engineering must complete a minimum of three courses (9 credit hours) from the list below and a thesis within the domain of the concentration. The concentration will be specified on the student’s official transcript. (CHEG 670: Indicates required courses for the concentration).
Concentration Courses
Master’s Thesis (minimum 9 credit hours)
Students must complete a Master’s Thesis that involves creative, research-oriented work within the broad field of chemical engineering, under the direct supervision of a full-time faculty advisor from the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, and at least one other full-time faculty who acts as a co-advisor. The outcome of research should demonstrate the synthesis of information into knowledge in a form that may be used by others. The research findings must be documented in a formal thesis and defended successfully in a viva voce examination. Furthermore, the research should lead to publishable quality scholarly articles.
Thesis