Chemical & Biomolecular

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Learn to address complex engineering problems with a graduate degree in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering.

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Offered in collaboration with the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, our Master of Engineering program is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of physical, chemical and biological processes. Our graduates are able to apply molecular and biomolecular information and methods of discovery into products and processes. Students learn to adapt to new technologies, equipped with a strong ethical foundation that serves them throughout their career.

The Master of Engineering program is designed for working engineers and technical professionals who are looking to further their education without interrupting their career. We empower our students to advance their career or transition into a variety of industries including biotechnology, nanotechnology, medicine, law, or business.

Admission Requirements

Requirements specific to the chemical and biomolecular engineering program include:

A bachelor's degree, GPA of 3.0 or better, in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
Successful completion of all of the following courses (or their equivalent):
- Math: Calculus I, II, and III, and Differential Equations
- Engineering: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer

For a complete list of admission requirements, visit the Application Process page. Completed applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Degree Requirements

Master of Engineering: 30 Credits or 10 Courses

A Master of Engineering degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering requires the completion of four core courses and six technical electives approved by the advisor. All electives must be part of an integrated program of study. There is no research or thesis required for this degree.

Graduate Certificate in Engineering: 12 Credits or 4 Courses

Students pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Engineeing must complete the following courses:

CHBE620, Methods of Engineering Analysis (formerly ENCH620)
CHBE630, Transport Phenomena (formerly ENCH630)
CHBE610, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (formerly ENCH610), or CHBE640, Advanced Chemical Reaction Kinetics (formerly ENCH640)
One additional technical elective

Degree Planning Sheets

All students are expected to complete a preliminary course plan for their intended degree program (10-course for MEng or 4-course for GCEN) with the Senior Academic Advisor by the end of their first semester of study. The Degree Planning Sheet lists the core and technical elective requirements for each program, and all courses that are pre-approved for that program. Alternative technical electives must be approved by the same academic advisor.

Degree planning sheets for all academic programs can be found here.

For additional course information, please refer to the MAGE Course Catalog, where you can find course syllabi and/or course intro videos for ENPM and ENAI courses, as well as the Graduate School Catalog, where you can review the course descriptions for courses offered in the other engineering areas.

Tuition and Fees

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Program Content Advisor

Dr. Amy Karlsson

Associate Professor
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Fischell Department of Bioengineering

Admissions Contact

Emily Golub

Email mage@umd.edu for assistance

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Join us online or on campus to learn more about the University of Maryland Master of Engineering degree programs. Information covered in an Open House includes academic program options as well as application requirements and deadlines. Individuals attending will have the opportunity to ask questions about their program of interest. Admissions coordinators will be on hand to answer admission questions.

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