Widener University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Engineering

Program Description:

The chemical engineering graduate program offers advanced study, with core courses in thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reaction kinetics, and applied mathematics. A wide range of technical electives is available to accommodate the interests of the individual student. The program is intended to confer proficiency in process analysis, synthesis, and design. The Environmental Engineering option or emphasis in biotechnology via course work and thesis provide the background to apply advanced techniques of chemical engineering to problems in these areas, which are important fields of professional activity for chemical engineers. The thesis option provides additional flexibility—particularly for students pursuing a career in research and development. The option is also valuable for those who wish to carry out an experimental or computer software development program in an area of special interest to them.

Accreditation:

Middle States

Eligibility Requirements:

A graduate candidate should hold a bachelor of science degree in engineering. Candidates who hold undergraduate degrees in related areas are also considered. Admission into a graduate program as a full-time student is predicated on a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.8 (based on a 4.0 system) from an EAC/ABET-accredited undergraduate program and a cumulative score of at least 1050 in the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The GRE requirement may be waived for applicants with strong credentials. Admission into a graduate program as a part-time student is predicated on a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 (based on a 4.0 system) from an EAC/ABET-accredited program and relevant professional experience. Although the GRE is optional for parttime students, it may be helpful in the evaluation of credentials.

# of Credits Required:

30/33

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

955 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999