Graduate Studies

Graduate students in the College of Engineering have the opportunity to pursue the Master of Science in Engineering and the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Life Science Engineering.

Students in the graduate chemical and life science engineering programs will gain exposure to cutting-edge research practiced by faculty members and peers. Funding comes from public and private sector entities, and sponsored research areas include specialties in both life science engineering and chemical engineering.

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Program Details

The chemical and life science engineering tracks in the engineering master’s and doctoral programs are designed primarily for students who are interested in applying biological, chemical, medical and engineering principles toward important contemporary topics.

Check out the People and Research pages to see the latest areas in the CLSE Department.

Typical curricula of graduate study in CLSE – M.S. / Ph.D.

Concentration components– CLSE course work

CLSE 650 – Quantitative Analysis

CLSE 654 - Graduate Equilibrium Analysis

CLSE 655 - Graduate Non-Equilibrium Analysis

CLSE 656 - Graduate Reaction Engineering

Track electives – engineering and/or science course work Grad Electives (500/600 level)
Directed Research Thesis Research (CLSE 697)
All CLSE graduate students attend Graduate Seminar (CLSE 690) each semester (does not count towards graduate coursework credit).
Please see the links to the VCU Bulletins for typical number of credits required for each program

Chemical And Life Science Engineering, Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)

The mission of the Ph.D. in Chemical and Life Science Engineering degree program is to provide graduate students with learning opportunities for acquiring a broad foundation of engineering knowledge, an in-depth original research experience at the frontiers of engineering, and skills for lifelong learning and professional development. Graduates of this program will pursue careers in research and development or academia.

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Engineering, Master Of Science With A Concentration In Chemical And Life Science Engineering (M.S.)

The mission of the M.S. in Engineering degree is to provide graduate students with learning opportunities for acquiring a broad foundation of engineering knowledge including business and manufacturing aspects; an in-depth research experience at the frontiers of engineering; and skills for lifelong learning and professional development. Graduates of this program will pursue careers in business/industry and government, or will pursue doctoral degrees.

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