At a Glance

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  • Degree
    PhD

Prepare for leadership positions in industry, academia and government.

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Overview

UMass Lowell's Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering program is designed to prepare engineers for industry, academia and government leadership positions. The program includes advanced graduate coursework in engineering and allied subjects and research culminating in a doctoral dissertation. 

The Department offers a Ph.D. Degree in Chemical Engineering with the following options:

  • Chemical Engineering Option 
  • Energy Engineering Option (Nuclear Engineering Concentration)

Visit the academic catalog for complete program details and course descriptions.

For program-specific questions and to connect with our current students, please contact the Doctoral Graduate Coordinator.

Research at UMass Lowell

UMass Lowell, a top-tier Research 1 (R1) university—an honor held by only 7% of U.S. four-year institutions—is also the only public university in New England with a nuclear reactor on campus.

A UMass Lowell chemical engineering student working on equipment

Our faculty is involved with applied research projects sponsored by industry and government agencies, and some of the current active research areas are in biotechnology and bioprocessing, advanced engineering materials and nuclear engineering.  

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Funding Opportunities

UMass Lowell strives to provide financial support for all admitted Ph.D. students. This includes funding through Teaching Assistantships (TA), Research Assistantships (RA) and summer research support. Assistantships are contingent upon availability and may be subject to change.

Scholarship Opportunity

U.S. Department of Energy DOE Scholars Program at the Advanced Research Projects Agency.

Admissions

  • Application:
  • Application Fee: $75
  • Statement of Purpose: Outline goals, experience and achievements (max 2 pages)
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) for master's, three (3) for doctoral applicants.
  • Transcripts: You may apply with unofficial transcripts, but if accepted, official transcripts are required.
  • Test Scores: Please send test scores to EngineeringCAS using school code 4530. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for all Doctor of Philosophy programs and for the Master of Science in Engineering in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. It is accepted but not required for other master's applicants.

All materials must be received before your application is reviewed. To add documents before review, log in and select “Program Materials.”

International Applicants

English proficiency is required. If English is not your country’s national language, please submit one of the following scores:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79+
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5+
  • Duolingo: 115+
  • ASC English: Level 6+
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 53+

For the TOEFL, please send your scores to EngineeringCAS using the school code B887.

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Phone:
800-656-4723 (U.S. Students)
978-934-2390 (International Students)

Email: 
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