Master of Science Program in Chemical Engineering

• Technical Mastery: Advanced ability to model steady and dynamic behavior of complex chemical systems.
• Design & Innovation: Skills to design quality and safety systems, optimize industrial costs, and develop new manufacturing processes.
• Research Leadership: Proficiency in experimental design using high-tech tools like TEM and SEM for material characterization.

-Degree: Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering (or related field) with a “Very Good” GPA (minimum 3.75/5.0).

-Testing: Submission of GRE scores is now typically required for all engineering graduate programs.

-English: Proof of proficiency (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL) is mandatory.

Program Completion Pathways

Thesis-Based Option

• Coursework: 24 Credit Hours (15 Compulsory + 9 Elective)

• Research: Master’s Thesis – 6 Credit Hours

• Academic Output: Scientific production (e.g., journal publication or patent registration)

Non-Thesis (Course-Based) Option

• Coursework: 42 Credit Hours (21 Compulsory + 15 Elective)

• Research Project: Two-part Research Project – 6 Credit Hours

• Academic Output: Scientific production (e.g., conference presentation or patent)

-First Year – First Semester

CHE501 – Advanced Thermodynamics – 3 Credit Hours
CHE502 – Chemical Reaction Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
CHE503 – Mathematical Analysis of Chemical Systems – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 9 Credit Hours

-First Year – Second Semester

CHE504 – Transport Phenomena – 3 Credit Hours
CHE505 – Advanced Chemical Engineering Laboratory – 3 Credit Hours
Elective I – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 9 Credit Hours

-Second Year – First Semester

(Electives chosen based on specialization)

Materials & Corrosion Specialization

CHE525 – Materials Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
CHE526 – Corrosion and Its Control – 3 Credit Hours
Elective II – 3 Credit Hours

Process Control Specialization

CHE583 – Nonlinear Analysis of Dynamic Processes – 3 Credit Hours
CHE584 – Advanced Control of Chemical Processes – 3 Credit Hours
Elective II – 3 Credit Hours

Industrial Processes Specialization

CHE552 – Petrochemical Processes – 3 Credit Hours
CHE550 – Catalysis in Chemical Reactors – 3 Credit Hours
Elective II – 3 Credit Hours

Biochemical Engineering Specialization

CHE591 – Bioseparation Processes – 3 Credit Hours
CHE592 – Enzyme Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
Elective II – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 9 Credit Hours

-Second Year – Second Semester

Thesis-Based Option

CHE600 – Master’s Thesis – 6 Credit Hours
Graduate Elective – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Non-Thesis (Course-Based) Option

CHE598 I – Research Project I – 3 Credit Hours
CHE598 II – Research Project II – 3 Credit Hours
Graduate Elective – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 9 Credit Hours