MSc in Chemical Engineering

The degree of Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (MSc in CE) is awarded for successfully completing the requirements of a program of study, which includes taught courses as well as thesis. The thesis is an independent investigation of specialized areas within the general field of chemical engineering and associated disciplines. The MSc in CE gives candidates the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the broad field of CE and contribute to the process of discovery and knowledge creation through the conduct of original research.

Candidates for this degree are taught and supervised by experienced faculty and are expected to demonstrate initiative in their approach and innovation in their work. In addition to successfully completing the taught course component of the program, candidates prepare and present a thesis on their chosen area. Research may be undertaken in several topics corresponding to the areas of focus identified by the University.

The educational goals (objectives) of the MSc in Chemical Engineering program are to produce graduates who:

Advance professionally and be recognized as leaders in their chosen fields.
Apply their technical expertise to address the needs of society in critical, creative, ethical, and innovative manner.
Further develop their knowledge and skills through graduate education and professional schools.

A student graduating with the MSc in Chemical Engineering will be able to:

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of sciences (mathematics, physics, chemistry) and engineering.
Understand and carry out safe and economic design of chemical engineering processes and systems fulfilling environmental and societal constraints.
Design and conduct theoretical and/or experimental work, as well as analyze and interpret data.
Identify, formulate, analyze and solve chemical engineering problems by applying knowledge of chemical engineering concepts.
Use computational and process simulation tools necessary for chemical engineering practice.
Effective and professional communication in English (both oral and in writing)
Functions autonomously and takes responsibility for managing professional practices, work, processes or systems; Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of contemporary environmental and social issues in the regional and global context.
Inculcate a passion for life-long learning and self-education; Learn from experiences gained in different contexts and apply new knowledge and skills into practice; Demonstrate professional integrity and ethical responsibility.
Take responsibility and act to formulate creative solutions to complex problems

Overall Structure and Requirements

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鈥檚 Thesis and a zero credit Research Methods course. Students may organize the selection of elective courses relevant to the Master鈥檚 Thesis topic with the consent of the Main Advisor. The components of the program are summarized in the table below.

Summary of MSc in CE Degree Program Structure and Requirements

Category	Credits Required
Seminar in Research Methods	0
Program Core	12
Program Electives	9
Master鈥檚 Thesis	9
Total	30

Program Requirements

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鈥檚 Main Advisor. All courses have a credit rating of three credits each, except the Seminar in Research Methods and the Master鈥檚 Thesis.

Program Core

The MSc in CE degree program core requires a minimum of 12 credits, consisting of 4 core courses, and the Seminar in Research Methods course which has zero credit rating.听 The courses are specified below.

	Seminar in Research Methods	0
	Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering	3 cr.
	Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering	3 cr.
	Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics	3 cr.
	Transport Phenomena	3 cr.

Program Electives

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.

	Desalination	3 cr.
	Wastewater Treatment Engineering	3 cr.
	Polymer Reaction Engineering	3 cr.
	Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering	3 cr.
	Process Simulation and Optimization	3 cr.
	Systems Engineering	3 cr.
	Statistical Thermodynamics	3 cr.
	Multiphase Flow	3 cr.
	Separation Processes	3 cr.
	Colloids and Interfacial Science	3 cr.
	Consequence analysis of chemical releases	3 cr.
	Combustion and Air Pollution Control	3 cr.
	Advanced Process Control	3 cr.
	Sustainable Energy Conversion Processes	3 cr.
	Chemical Process Safety	3 cr.
	Air Quality Management	3 cr.
	Experimental Design	3 cr.
	Materials Engineering and Corrosion	3 cr.
	Polymer Properties and Processing	3 cr.
	Engineering Design for Process Safety	3 cr.
	Selected Topics in Chemical Engineering	3 cr.

Chemical Engineering Master鈥檚 Thesis

Master’s Thesis

9 cr.

Students must complete a Master鈥檚 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.

Concentration in Food Process Engineering and Technology

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鈥檚 official transcript.

	Food Engineering and Science	3 cr.
	Food Preservation and Packaging	3 cr.
	Food Safety and Legislation	3 cr.
	Food Systems Engineering	3 cr.
	Enzymes in Food Engineering	3 cr.
	Farming Technologies for Arid Climate	3 cr.

Concentration in Metallurgical Engineering

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鈥檚 official transcript.听(:听Indicates required courses for the concentration).

	Advanced Extractive Metallurgy	3 cr.
	Advanced Physical Metallurgy	3 cr.
	Materials Characterization	3 cr.
	Phase Transformations in Metals	3 cr.
	Materials Engineering and Corrosion	3 cr.

Students must consult with their respective advisors on the courses that they will enroll in, the required pre-requisites, and the thesis topic selection. Full-time graduate students must register for 9 to 12 credits, including thesis credits, during a regular semester (Fall and Spring) and a maximum of 6 credits during a Summer term. In the case of part-time students, the credit load is normally 6 credits during a regular semester as well as the summer term.

Students can only register for thesis credits after successfully completing a minimum of 9 credits of the core courses of the master’s program they are enrolled in. It is to be noted that the minimum pass grade for graduate courses is a “C” letter grade. Students should consult the Graduate Catalog to learn about the graduate programs, the grading system, graduation requirements, and other pertinent matters.

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