Chemical Engineering The University of Akron

Overview

The Chemical Engineering programme at The University of Akron provides a comprehensive postgraduate education designed to prepare students for high-level technical roles. This Master of Science degree combines rigorous academic coursework with original research to ensure graduates possess a deep understanding of complex chemical processes.

Students must complete a total of 30 credit hours to earn their degree. This structure includes 24 credit hours of dedicated coursework alongside six credit hours focused on thesis development. The culmination of the programme involves a mandatory oral defence of the student's research findings before a faculty committee.

Why Chemical Engineering at The University of Akron?

The Department of Chemical Engineering is distinguished by its extensive range of research specialisations. Students can focus their studies on cutting-edge fields such as enzymatic synthesis, biocompatible materials, molecular simulation, and chemical vapor deposition. Other areas of expertise include chaos, controls, and filtration.

The university provides access to sophisticated research apparatuses essential for modern engineering. Facilities include gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis. Students also utilise laser and light scattering equipment, biochemical reactors, and pilot-scale packed towers for practical experimentation.

Beyond departmental laboratories, learners benefit from the university’s extensive library system and advanced computing facilities. There is also the opportunity to access external supercomputer resources for complex simulations. This robust infrastructure supports high-level investigation into colloids, adhesion, and heat release equipment.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 803 per credit
• National fee: USD 803 per credit
• Local fee: USD 483 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to balance theoretical knowledge with practical research applications. Modules and research areas may include:

• Catalysis
• Enzymatic Synthesis
• Filtration
• Biocompatible Materials
• Bio-reaction Engineering
• Chemical Vapor Deposition
• Molecular Simulation
• Colloids and Adhesion
• Chaos
• Controls
• Thesis

Careers with Chemical Engineering

Graduates from this programme are equipped for advanced roles across various industrial and scientific sectors. The specialised training in areas like biocompatible materials and bio-reaction engineering prepares students for careers in the pharmaceutical, energy, and manufacturing industries. The research-heavy focus also provides a strong foundation for those pursuing doctoral studies or research and development positions.

The technical skills gained through the use of advanced analytical equipment, such as mass spectrometry and biochemical reactors, are highly valued by global engineering firms. Graduates often find success in roles involving process control, material design, and chemical system simulation within both private organisations and public research centres.