Chemical, Biochemical & Environmental Engineering
Graduate Programs

Why Study Chemical and Biochemical Engineering?

UMBC’s chemical and biochemical engineering faculty are at the forefront of efforts to build novel biomaterials and biomedical sensors, improve batteries for the green energy transition, and harness AI These experts guide and support students in the PhD program to be independent researchers.

UMBC’s chemical engineering faculty are at the forefront of efforts to build novel biomaterials and biomedical sensors, improve batteries for the green energy transition, and harness AI to advance chemical engineering. These experts will be your guide as you train to be an independent researcher and produce a dissertation that demonstrates a significant contribution to the state-of-the-art in the topic you select.

At a Glance

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Terms of Admission:
Fall

Campus Locations:
Catonsville

Schedule:
Full-time, Part-time

Department:
Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering

College:
College of Engineering and Information Technology

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What Are My Career Options Studying Chemical and Biochemical Engineering?

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

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Review Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Requirements

Applicants may have undergraduate degrees in engineering, or other disciplines. All applicants are expected to have completed the necessary prerequisites to begin the core curriculum for the degree program of interest.

All applicants should be aware of the financial support available for the students within our graduate programs.

Those interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering can apply after earning an undergraduate degree or master’s degree as long as the necessary program requirements are fulfilled.

Doctoral Programs

    1. Unofficial transcript(s)
      • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
      • Required Prior Coursework 
    2. Three (3) letters of recommendation from professional or academic references.
    3. C.V. or Resume
    4. Statement of academic goals and research interests (see additional details below)*
    5. English Language proficiency** scores are required for International students

Statement of academic goals and research interests: 

  • PhD applicants are required to submit a ‘Statement of academic goals and research interests’ as part of their application. This must include the names of potential advisors.

English Language proficiency requirements:

  • CBEE accepts TOEFL, IELTS & DuoLingo test scores for English Language proficiency.
  • Minimum scores & exceptions to this policy can be found on The Graduate School’s website
  • This requirement is automatically waived for applicants who obtained a BS or MS degree from a US or Canadian institution.

GRE scores are NOT required as part of MS or PhD applications. 

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Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

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Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Contact Information

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-3400
cbeegrad@umbc.edu

Program Director

CENG: Dr. Chris Hennigan
410-455-3515
hennigan@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Andrea Miller
410-455-3400
cbeegrad@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 410-455-2537

Request Help

Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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