Graduate Information

The graduate program in our department offers the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (MSChE) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Tuition waivers and living stipends are available for outstanding applicants to enable them to focus on cutting-edge research and advanced coursework. The most commonly-asked questions about the program are addressed below. You can download the department’s Graduate Student Handbook (PDF), which is a complete guide to applying to the program, the coursework requirements, and details on funding.

What are the entrance requirements?

• A grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0 in chemical engineering, natural science or other engineering program. If your undergraduate institution uses a grade scale not based on 4.0, the Graduate School will convert your grades to a 4.0 scale when they receive your application.
• A minimum GRE score of 700 on the quantitative section of the exam and a minimum of 1200 combined score on the quantitative and verbal sections of the exam. When you take the test, have the score sent directly to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, institution code 6866, dept code 1001.
• For students without a B.S. degree from a U.S. university, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (for the paper exam) or 213 (for the computer exam) or a score on the IELTS of at least 6.5
• To enter the PhD program, a majority vote by the Graduate Studies Committee of the Department of Chemical Engineering is required.

What kind of financial aid is available?

Due to the years of additional study past the Bachelor's degree, the broader duties of the graduate student and the desire to attract the best students, the Department offers financial assistance for some incoming students. All students are automatically considered for financial aid and no additional application is required. Strong preference for funding will go to students seeking the PhD degree.

If you receive financial aid, it will pay all tuition, some student fees, and provide a living stipend at one the following levels:

Master’s students: $11,400 per year
PhD students: $20,000 per year

In addition, the best applicants in the PhD program are eligible for one of the Walton Fellowships:

Doctoral Academy Fellowships - $30,000 per year

Distinguished Doctoral Fellowships - $40,000 per year

What degree programs are offered?

The MSChE consists of 24 hours of coursework (8 courses), a research project supervised by a faculty member, and the defense of a written thesis. A non-thesis MSChE is not offered as a terminal degree. This normally takes 2 years, with all classes completed in the first 12 to 18 months.

The PhD degree consists of 48 hours of coursework, a research project supervised by a faculty member, and the defense of a written dissertation. In addition, you must pass a set of qualifying exams. This normally takes 4 years, with all classes completed in 2 - 3 years.

What research areas are available?

Biological Systems and Food Science
Chemical Hazards Research
Chemical Process Safety
Chemical Separations and Supercritical Fluid Technology
Materials Science for Microelectronics
Membrane Separations
Dispersal of Pollution in the Environment
Remote Sensing for Atmospheric Sciences

more information at http://www.cheg.uark.edu/research.asp

How do I find out more?

You can download the department’s Graduate Student Handbook, which is a complete guide to applying to the program, the coursework requirements, and details on funding.
Download pdf of Grad Student Handbook

The Graduate School at the University of Arkansas
http://www.uark.edu/depts/gradinfo/

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Information for International Students
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