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What graduate degrees are offered by the department?
At the graduate level, the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering offers an MS in Chemical Engineering and a PhD in Chemical Engineering. A minimum total of 45 and 90 credits are required to satisfy the MS and PhD...
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How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying to the Chemical and Biological Engineering graduate program, you can visit Drexel University Graduate Admissions and apply online. Material must be uploaded through the application website, n...
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When do you accept applications for Fall and Spring?
Like most PhD ChE programs in the US, Drexel admits students only in the Fall term. Because we are on the quarter system, Fall starts in late September. Applications are due in early January. There are occasional cases in which st...
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Where do you list open PhD and MS positions?
We don't. Students are admitted by the Admissions Committee, which makes all decisions. When PhD students arrive in Fall, they have 1-2 months to interview with faculty and learn about available projects before submitting their ra...
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Do I need to find a research advisor who will sponsor me?
Not before you apply. PhD students are admitted as a pool, then match to projects in early November. If you are only interested in one faculty's research, you may consider contacting that professor to see if they plan to hire. MS...
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I'm interested in applying, but only if I can work with Professor ___. How do I make sure that happens?
The department cannot guarantee upon admission that you will work with any particular professor. Matching involves many complicated factors as well as the preferences of students. You can maximize your chances of getting what you...
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My GPA/GRE score is ____, is that high enough for admission?
We do not have minimum GPA/GRE scores. Research experience and other factors are also very important. We cannot advise you on your chances of admission before you apply.
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Do I need an MS to apply for PhD?
No. Many students come directly from BS programs. If you have a MS, you can transfer credit for certain classes, depending on the program.
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What should my personal statement include and how long should it be?
Your personal statement needs to convince the admissions committee that you are motivated and qualified to complete a PhD. Many students do not spend enough time on the second part. Explain why you are interested in research, but...
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Can I be admitted as a graduate student if I do not have an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering?
A student can be admitted to the Department at the Master’s level even if the undergraduate degree is not in chemical engineering. However, the student is required to take a selected number of our undergraduate courses prior...
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Can students choose an area of specialization?
Students can choose an area of specialization through at least 15 credits of graduate technical elective courses. Examples of areas of specialization include biological engineering, computational engineering, engineering managemen...
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I am currently a graduate student at another university. Can I transfer course credits to Drexel?
Course credits can be transferred to Drexel up to a certain limit and provided there are equivalent Drexel courses. At least 30 of the 45 credits of the MS program must be taken at Drexel. At least 75 of the 90 credits of the...
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For MS students, is a thesis required?
MS students have the option to pursue either a thesis or non-thesis track. For the thesis option, 9 credits of CHE 898 Master’s Thesis must be taken. A written thesis and an oral defense are required. For the non-thesis optio...
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Where do I report my GRE/TOEFL/IELTS scores?
Exam scores must be sent to Drexel directly from ETS. You do not need to specify the program or degree when you request your scores from the ETS website. Unofficial scores can be reported for initial review. Please be aware that u...
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How do I report my transcripts? Can I upload an unofficial transcript instead of requesting an official transcript?
Transcripts must be requested to be sent directly from the undergraduate university to Drexel. Drexel University cannot admit students for graduate study without an official transcript received directly from the student’s undergra...
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What if some of my supporting documents such as transcripts, test scores, recommendation letters do not arrive before the deadline?
We understand that some supporting documents may arrive late. However, the applicant’s CV, statement of purpose, and list of recommendation letters must be submitted by the deadline. Please be aware that using unofficial transcrip...
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