About the course

The synthesis and processing of materials including polymeric and biopolymeric materials that have specific electrical, optical, or mechanical properties and understanding the associated formation processes that uniquely define their behavior is at the heart of our faculty research in this area. Faculties also research plasma processing and nanopantography to massively parallel nanopatterning over large surface areas.

　　Candidates for the Ph.D. degree are given intensive exposure to a specific field of engineering research as well as continued study of a broad range of engineering fundamentals. The main focus is individual research, and students are expected to expand the frontiers of knowledge in their area of endeavor. Moreover, candidates learn, absorb, and otherwise experience the general philosophy, methods, and concepts of research and scholarly inquiry so that after graduation they can approach significant problems that may or may not be related to their doctoral research. Acceptance into the full-time Ph.D. program is generally accompanied by departmental financial support. Ph.D. candidates must complete a total of 30 credit hours of coursework. This includes the 4 core courses. Of the remaining 6 courses, at least two must be Chemical Engineering graduate courses. Graduate level courses from other departments may be approved on a case-by-case basis. A research project and doctoral dissertation must be completed, providing additional credit hours towards the doctoral degree. The dissertation is presented and defended in a public oral examination and should contain a significant new contribution to knowledge in chemical engineering. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$67,392

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Houston
Fall (September), 2025	Houston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Houston

Scanned copies of official transcript will be used for the application review process.

　　Students with BS can apply directly to the PhD program.

　　Minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (based on 4.0), accepted students typically are in the top 10% of class (3.35 or better based on 4.0)

　　Accepted students typically have total GRE score 300 or better (Quantitative of 155 or better).

　　The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.

　　The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.

　　The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.

　　The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Houston. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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