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We are recognized as one of the best chemical engineering programs in the nation. And we still have big ambitions. We want to be the best – to produce the best engineers, to conduct the most influential research, and to solve the world’s toughest problems.
With faculty members who are leaders in their fields, state-of-the-art research facilities, and numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, our Graduate Programs will position you at the leading edging of innovation.
PhD Program
The PhD program in ChBE forges a close professional relationship between graduate students and faculty members. Working together on cutting edge research, you and your faculty mentors will develop an academic program tailored to meet your individual needs. Although the typical program takes about five years to complete, you may finish the requirements in slightly less, or more, time.
For more information on demographics, admissions, and time-to-degree for doctoral students in our program, go to Doctoral Student Statistics. Enter the search criteria for Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Funding Sources
We offer financial assistance to all of our PhD students, providing exceptional opportunities to extraordinary people. Our current ChBE graduate stipend for a graduate research assistant is $32,964, which provides a base stipend of $29,500 plus the cost of student fees. Additional information about Graduate Assistantships, fellowships, loans, and off-campus employment options is available on the Office of Graduate Studies site.
MS Program
The MS program in ChBE is a coursework-based, non-thesis degree designed for students who want to develop a deeper knowledge of the fundamentals and learn about emerging applications. It is ideal for students who plan to enter industry or who are returning to school after working in industry. The MS program requires 31 hours of coursework, which can be completed in two or three semesters (see the schedule below), depending on the student's pace and the availability of elective courses of interest. Applicants who do not have a ChBE or equivalent BS degree should read the information at the bottom of the MS Degree Requirements page, under "for applicants without a B.S. chemical engineering degree."
Students admitted to the MS ChBE program do not do thesis research and are not eligible for ChBE graduate research assistant positions or tuition waivers. Thus, it is a self-paying program. Just like PhD students, MS students can take advantage of Georgia Tech's Career Services, which hosts career fairs and connects students with the large number of employers that come to Georgia Tech seeking talent.
General Timelines
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Fall Year 1 Take five core ChBE courses:
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Spring Year 1 Take remaining core ChBE course (6200 Advanced Fluid Mechanics) Take elective courses (variable to suit individual plan)
* Graduate electives generally are not available during the summer terms. |
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Fall Year 2 Take remaining elective courses (depending on previous courses taken)
Graduate in December |