Chemical Engineering (M.Eng.)

Earning a master’s degree can be the key to unlocking your career potential or entering the world of entrepreneurship. In fact, earning an advanced degree can translate into better career growth prospects and higher annual salaries of up to $15,000 compared to those with an undergraduate degree alone. The Chemical Engineering (ChE) graduate program at UNH will provide you with advanced training and experience in one of the many areas, including bioengineering, electrochemical methods, advanced materials, reaction and energy engineering, as well as environmental engineering. The master’s degree program concludes with an engineering project which may be completed with an industrial sponsor. 

Admission Requirements

An applicant to the Master of Engineering program will have completed a baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering. Students with good undergraduate records in a science or engineering field may be admitted provided they learn specific math and engineering skills that are aimed at successful completion of the Master of Engineering program requirements.  Applicants must submit current scores (within five years) from the general test of the Graduate Record Examination. International students are required to submit TOEFL test scores. IELTS scores are accepted on a case­-by-­case basis, and students must have a minimum score of 6.5.

Master of Engineering Degree Requirements

A master of engineering degree is a professional degree for chemical engineers. A minimum of 30 credits, which must include:

The Master of Engineering elective course credits may include CHBE 898, Chemical Engineering Project, of up to 6 credits.

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 Students should register for CHBE 900 for 1 credit each in their first two semesters and CHBE 900 for 0 credits each additional semester until their degree is granted.

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Can be made up of electives offered by the department or college. In addition, courses taken within the UNH School of Law, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, and the Paul College of Business and Economics can apply with approval. Electives must be assessed with a letter grade and cannot be pass/fail. Students take electives after consulting with their advisers. Students who do not register for CHBE 898 Chemical Engineering Project must take at least one elective course, which requires the student to take additional work and the completion of a scholarly report, paper, or essay to fulfill the capstone experience requirement for a Master's degree.  This scholarly report, paper, or essay must be submitted to the course instructor, Chair of the department, and graduate coordinator for their approval.

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For Accelerated MEng students who have been enrolled in the UNH Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering Department undergraduate programs, no more than three 800- or 900-level courses taken during their senior year can be counted towards their MEng degree requirement.

Accelerated Master's Overview

Accelerated Master’s programs offer qualified University of New Hampshire undergraduate students the opportunity to begin graduate coursework in select graduate programs while completing a bachelor’s degree. Accelerated master's programs are designed to provide students with an efficient and cost-effective pathway to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree or graduate certificate, enhancing career opportunities and long-term earning potential.

Accelerated Master's Highlights

• Begin studying advanced topics while an undergraduate student with the opportunity to complete a master’s degree or graduate certificate early.
• Master’s degree program students: Earn up to 12* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
• Graduate certificate program students: Earn up to 8* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s degree and the graduate certificate.
• Students complete the bachelor’s degree, and then officially matriculate into the master’s or graduate certificate program to complete the remaining required graduate-level coursework.

*Some exceptions apply. 

Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements

• A minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA is required.*
• A minimum of 90 undergraduate credits must be completed prior to enrolling in graduate (800-level) courses.
• Streamlined Graduate School Application (two letters of recommendation; most standardized tests and application fee are waived).*

*Some exceptions apply.

Accelerated Master's Requirements

• Students must attend a mandatory orientation session.
• Students must submit a special registration form each semester for dual-credit courses and note any DegreeWorks exceptions.
• Students may defer graduate matriculation for up to one year after earning their bachelor’s degree in most programs.
• See the Accelerated Master’s Catalog Policy and Accelerated Master’s Website for additional information and a list of programs. Note that some programs have additional requirements (e.g. higher-grade expectations) compared to the general policy.

Chemical Engineering (M.Eng.) Accelerated Option

This graduate degree program is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate program(s): 

Program Learning Outcomes

• use appropriate chemical engineering techniques, tools and methods to solve broadly defined engineering problems.
• demonstrate oral and written communication skills.