Doctoral Degree in Chemical Engineering
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hours: 70
Degree Description
The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Degree is a doctoral program designed to prepare you, as a practicing chemical engineer, to advance research, development and education for addressing national and global challenges towards a highly sustainable industrial-based focus on petroleum, petrochemical and allied industries.
Why Study Chemical Engineering at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ?
The program for the Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Degree at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University offers competitive scholarships and assistantships for you as a highly qualified student with research interests compatible with those of the chemical engineering faculty.
Because ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University is so conveniently located near industry in the area, you'll easily find a job after graduation. Chemical engineering encompasses multiple fields in several industries. With this degree, your career opportunities are nearly limitless.
Career Paths
Your Ph.D. in chemical engineering from ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University could lead you into various leadership roles as a chemical engineer, or it could take you to a career as a consultant or educator. Your work will contribute to national and global solutions for energy sustainability and will advance research and development across your discipline. Chemical engineering is a broad-based discipline, with roots in chemistry, math, physics and biology. Most graduates move into jobs in the chemical industry, but this degree's interdisciplinary nature offers an array of career options.
Primary Careers
Chemical engineer, consultant, post-secondary educator
- Petrochemicals
- Fuels and energy
- Process design
- Safety and health
- Pharmaceuticals
- Semiconductor
- Refineries
- Chemical plants
- Paper/textile companies
- Pharmaceuticals
- Government
- Research labs
