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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering

USA

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What will I learn?

Discover the versatility of chemical engineering.

Many of the challenges facing the world today have a significant chemical engineering component. Chemical engineers work to reduce pollution and energy consumption during manufacturing processes, manage hazardous waste, find ways to produce renewable energy, and much more.

In this program, you will learn the research methods and investigative procedures that are required for a career in industrial or research environments. You will work alongside faculty members with expertise in diverse areas like chemical reaction engineering, process design for pulp and paper industries; hazardous waste and bioremediation, Nano-science, and mass transfer research.

The program features state-of-the art facilities and laboratory equipment, including the atomic force microscope (AFM) system, scanning Raman spectroscopy and gas chromatographs.

With this degree, you could become a/an:

  • Design engineer
  • Process engineer
  • Test engineer
  • Electronic materials engineer
  • Biotechnology engineer
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Pharmaceutical engineer
  • Environmental engineer
  • Technical sales manager
  • Teacher at the college level

Which department am I in?

College of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (78 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$29,784.00 per year
Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Idaho, Idaho Falls

1776 Science Center Drive,

Suite 306,

IDAHO FALLS,

Idaho,

83402, United States

Full Time (78 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$29,784.00 per year
Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Idaho

875 Perimeter Drive,

MOSCOW,

Idaho,

83844, United States

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Graduate school applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

For international students

Graduate school applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The following are acceptable as proof of English competency for graduate students:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum overall score of 79

IELTS (International English Language Testing System): minimum overall score of 6.5

MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): Minimum overall score of 77

U of I American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) with score of a Level 6/Advanced Pass

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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