Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Detroit, MI
76
Students
Urban
Setting
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Wayne State University / Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science is located in Detroit, MI, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Chemical engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Materials science and engineering | Materials science and engineering |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Polymer engineering | Polymer engineering |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Chemical engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Materials science and engineering | Materials science and engineering |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
169
Applied
50
Accepted
19
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 1st | March 1st | Yes |
| Winter deadline | October 1st | September 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | February 1st | February 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Requirements | Three letters of recommendation (at least two from the applicant's academic institution); personal statement; resume | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Three letters of recommendation (at least two from the applicant's academic institution); personal statement; resume | |
| Additional Entrance Requirements | Bachelor's degree in engineering or other mathematics-based sciences in exceptional cases | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
| IELTS: Recommended |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
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| TWE: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
76
Total Graduate Students
42%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
57%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.63% |
| White or Caucasian | 34% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 5.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.32% |
| Unknown | 1.32% |
Gender
Male (63%)
Female (36%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Environmental transport and management of hazardous waste; process design and synthesis based on waste minimization; biocatalysis in multiphase systems; biomaterials and tissue engineering |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,624,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
656 West Kirby Street
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
Detroit, MI 48202
United States