Chemical Engineering PhD

The Chemical Engineering PhD program at UB nurtures the next generation of leaders in the field. Candidates pursuing a PhD conduct independent research under the guidance of our faculty experts, developing deep expertise in their chosen area of specialization. Specializations include:

Biochemical and biomedical engineering
Nanoscale science and engineering
Computational science and engineering

Curriculum

Required Core (12 credits)

Chooses 4 of the following:

CE 509LEC - Transport Phenomena 1 Credits: 3
CE 517LEC - Bioengineering Principles Credits: 3
CE 525LEC - Adv Chem Thermodynamics Credits: 3
CE 531LEC - Chemical Engineering Mathematics and Computation Credits: 3
CE 561LEC - Applied Chem Kinetics 1 Credits: 3
CE 540LEC - Materials Principles Credits: 3 OR
MDI 5XX - Materials Science and Engiennering Principles Credits: 3

Additional Requirements (9 credits)

CE 599LAB - Supervised Teaching Credits: 3
CE 630LEC - Ce Research Methods 1 Credits: 3 (waived for students who completed MS w/ thesis)
CE 631LEC - Ce Research Methods 2 Credits: 3

Elective Courses (20-30 credits)

CE XXX - Any graduate level departmental offering

Dissertation (up to 30 credits)

CE 659TUT - Dissertation Credits: 1 - 12
CE 660TUT - Dissertation Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Time-To-Degree

5+ Years

Application Fee

$100

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.