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Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

BS/Master's Degree

Program Overview

Rutgers School of Engineering students can take advantage of our accelerated master’s program that allows undergraduate students to add one more year of schooling to complete their graduate degree in engineering. Students may apply to either the Master of Science (MS) in Chemical Engineering or the Master of Engineering (ME) in Chemical Engineering.

Ideally suited for an undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering, it may be possible to pursue a BS/Master's in combination with another undergraduate major. 

The BS/Master's Program offers:

  • An expedited graduate applications process for highly qualified students
  • Added depth of knowledge inherent in graduate course work
  • Earning a bachelor's and master's degrees in a shortened timeframe 
  • A tailored graduate experience to fit students' interests and schedule
  • School of Engineering may provide financial incentives for students joining the program 
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Admission Essentials

  • Applicants must be current Rutgers undergraduates
  • GPA of 3.0
  • GRE is NOT required
  • Application fee is waived
  • Application is processed through CBE department for expedited decisions
  • Admissions are processed on a rolling basis - there are no deadlines
  • Graduating seniors may apply during the summer after graduation, up to August 15th

Please note that meeting these eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission. Students must maintain an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 to continue in the program.

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Course Credits

  • Graduate-level courses taken prior to the completion of the undergraduate degree can be counted towards the master's degree.
  • Candidates may transfer up to 12 credits earned as an undergraduates
  • Following the senior year, candidates complete the remainder of the master's degree curriculum as normal
  • B.S./M.S. students will want to note that the graduate classes 501 and 502 can be taken in any order
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Two female students sitting at table with laptops. One has dark hair and black sweatshirt, the other has brown curly hair and a yellow T-shirt.
Female biochemical engineer working in lab
Student in lab coat in a chemistry lab

Contact Us

Graduate Program Director: Prof. Fuat E. Celik

fuat.celik@rutgers.edu

Graduate Program Administrator: Deborah Sclafani

debsclaf@rutgers.edu