MChE Program

The MChE degree is a professional degree intended to better prepare students for a career in the field of chemical engineering.

The MChE candidate in Chemical Engineering must complete at least 30 hours of courses beyond those counted for their undergraduate degree.

In addition, they must complete during their graduate or undergraduate studies:

• At least 6 upper-level courses in chemical engineering
• Two semesters of chemical engineering design
• Courses in process control and computer science
• One approved mathematics course

Specialization is possible in the areas of bioengineering/biotechnology, computational engineering, environmental engineering, and materials science and engineering. Most students complete the MChE degree requirements in two semesters.

A joint MChE / MBA degree is also available in conjunction with the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management. This joint degree program is typically completed in two years. This includes a total of 63 hours of course work, 24 in chemical engineering and 39 in business management. Students enrolled in this joint programl complete the same core requirements as the students in the regular MBA program. Here are some additional details for this joitn program.

• Requirements include 63 hours of course work: 24 in chemical engineering and 39 in business administration.
• The dual degree can be fulfilled in two academic years.
• Summer internships after the first academic year are strongly encouraged.
• Students will plan their course schedules in consultation with department of chemical and biomolecular engineering and with the MBA program director.
• Students must be accepted by both the Jones School and the Department of Chemical annd Biomolecular Engineering.
• Note that GRE scores must be submitted to the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

PhD / MS Program

Financial Support

CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING DEPT. MS-362
Rice University PO Box 1892 Houston, Texas 77251-1892	E-mail: chbe@rice.edu	Phone: (713) 348-4902 FAX:(713) 348-5478