THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN • COCKRELL SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Master of Science in Engineering

The student’s program of coursework is selected with the advice of the graduate advisor and must be approved by the supervising professor.

Master of Science in Engineering with Thesis

For students electing this option, thirty semester hours of coursework, including six hours in the thesis course, are required. At least twelve hours of graduate coursework (the major) must be in chemical engineering, and at least six hours (the minor) must be outside chemical engineering. Only graduate courses in chemical engineering count toward the degree, but up to six hours of upper-division coursework outside chemical engineering may be included in the minor. A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be attained on graduate coursework in the major.

A thesis problem is selected after the student has consulted the supervising professor. The thesis research problem should be selected during the first semester and initial research started at that time. At least one full year is required to complete the master’s degree program.

Master of Science in Engineering with Report

This option requires thirty hours of coursework, including three hours in a report course. At least fifteen hours must be completed in graduate level chemical engineering courses and at least six hours must be outside chemical engineering. Up to six hours of upper-division coursework may be counted. A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be attained on graduate coursework in the major.

Master of Science in Engineering without Thesis or Report

For students electing this option, thirty semester hours of coursework are required. At least eighteen semester hours must be completed in graduate coursework in chemical engineering, and at least six hours must be outside chemical engineering. Up to six hours of upper-division coursework may be included. No research is required, but a minimum GPA of 3.0 must be obtained on graduate coursework in the major. Enrollment in this option must be approved by the graduate advisor.

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