Overview

The degree is either a thesis or a non-thesis degree that requires a special project.

The thesis option requires completion of 24 hours of approved coursework, 12 coursework hours should be at the 7000 level or above, excluding thesis hours, 6 hours credit for thesis research. The thesis option student must have their thesis approved by the committee and pass a comprehensive final oral exam.
The non-thesis option requires completion of 36 hours of approved graduate coursework that may include 3 credits for the special project and at least 18 hours at the 7000 level or above, including credit earned for the special project. Must pass a comprehensive oral exam, after successful completion of minimum 3 hours of the special project, that may (but does not have to) include approval of the special project. At the discretion of the student's advisory committee, a written exam may be required.

In short:

Thesis option: 24 course credit hours (of which minimum 12 credits of graduate (7000)-level coursework), plus 6 thesis research credit hoursNon-thesis option: 36 course credit hours (of which minimum 18 credits of graduate (7000)-level coursework), with 3 special project credit hours

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 205 other Masters in Chemical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from an accredited bachelor’s institution.
It is preferred but not required that one will have taken 18 credits or more of philosophy. Proof that a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) was earned are required before admission as are official transcripts.
3 confidential letters of recommendation preferably from current or previous instructors or professors.
Submission of a writing sample. T
Statement of Purpose (no more than 2 pages single spaced)
A Resume or CV.
See specific requirements or International Students here. A TOEFL score or equivalent if you are an International Student from a country whose official language is not English, or if English is your second language) is required.
A non-refundable application processing fee for domestic applicants is $50 and $70 for international applicants.
GRE scores are preferred, but not required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29770 USD / year

≈ 29770 USD / year
Out-of-State

29770 USD / year

≈ 29770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12854 USD / year

≈ 12854 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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