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Chemical Engineering  Master's

Overview

What is Chemical Engineering at WVU like?

Description

The master's in Chemical Engineering program is built on advanced chemical engineering fundamentals. Students will conduct applicable research in areas such as biomedical, bioengineering, catalysis, coal conversion, energy, fuels, materials, polymer processing, systems control and dynamic simulation.

Students not holding a baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering are eligible for the Masters of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) Program. These students must take an additional nine hours of junior level course work in the first two semesters. Alternatively, students taking a total of 18 hours at junior level in the first two semesters are eligible for the M.S.Ch.E. Program.

Application Deadlines

Each graduate program sets their own terms of admission and application deadlines. Applicants can only apply for admission for the terms displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.

Fall: January 15
Spring: August 15
Summer: May 1

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Chemical Engineering at WVU?

University Requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelor’s degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Chemical Engineering graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

  • Letters of Recommendation - Three
  • Résumé /CV
  • Statement of Purpose

Additional application considerations:

  • A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0, or equivalent, (on a 4.0 scale) in all previous college work.

Applications that are incomplete or are submitted after the deadline may be reviewed if openings remain.

International Applicants must also submit materials required for international applicants.

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