Chemical engineering, MS
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Sessions run from February to July 2026.
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Catalyzed Transition to Chemical Engineering Pathway
The Catalyzed Transition to Chemical Engineering pathway is designed for highly motivated students with a STEM background who are ready to transition into a chemical engineering graduate program, at either the PhD or Master’s level.
The pathway consists of a single, graduate-level, intensive chemical engineering overview course, “Fundamental Concepts in Chemical Engineering,” followed by the conventional graduate degree program. The hybrid online/in-person course teaches students the key tenets of chemical engineering, including:
- A review of the chemistry, math, physics and basic programming necessary for chemical engineering
- Mass and energy transport phenomena
- Engineering thermodynamics
- Reaction kinetics
Students take the class in their first semester, either in the summer (encouraged for PhD students) or during the traditional school year. Upon successful completion of this course, students proceed with the core chemical engineering graduate coursework. While enrolled in the class, students are eligible to take other engineering courses.
Admission to the Catalyzed Transition to Chemical Engineering Pathway
Interested students should apply to the MS in chemical engineering program. Once the application is complete, your application will be reviewed for admission. If admitted, students are assigned to complete the “Fundamental Concepts in Chemical Engineering” course as a deficiency.
The following are the recommended qualifications for applicants to the Catalyzed Transition to Chemical Engineering pathway.
- Students should have completed a four-year degree in a STEM field (i.e., science, technology, engineering and math) with an unweighted GPA above a 3.0 (or equivalent).
- Students should have completed at least Calculus 1 and 2, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and Physics 1, all with a grade of B (or equivalent) or better.
Our faculty members
The chemical engineering program at ASU consists of distinguished and complementary faculty members who have received various prestigious recognitions, including the National Science Foundation CAREER Award.