BS/Master's Degree

Rutgers University-New Brunswick students can earn Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Engineering in as little as one extra semester beyond the undergraduate degree.

The 4+1 BS/Master's Program offers flexibilty for both: 

• Full-time students (9 credits per semester)
• Working professionals taking part-time coursework (3+ credits per semester)

Students can apply to either:

• Master of Science (MS) in Chemical Engineering
• Master of Engineering (ME) in Pharmaceutical Engineering.

The program is open to all Rutgers-New Brunswick undergraduates, not just chemical engineering majors. Our graduate program welcomes students with diverse educational backgrounds . More information can be found here.

• Graduate-level depth of knowledge and skills
• Faster path to earning a Master's degree
  • Use CBE Undergraduate Curriculum for sample plan of study
• Streamlined application process for Rutgers applicants
• Flexible scheduling to fit your goals and workload
• Credit transfer options: full information on credit transfer guide page
  • Certain core undergraduate chemical engineering courses can count as electives towards the Master's degree
  • Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate can be counted
• One-time $1,000 scholarship for students who enroll full-time in their first post-BS semester

• Must be earning a BS degree from Rutgers-New Brunswick
• Non-CBE majors welcome (contact the Graduate Program Director for guidance)
• No GRE required
• No application fee
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Students below a 3.0 GPA should contact the Graduate Program Director about non-matriculated admission options leading to a Master's degree

1. Complete the online information form
2. Apply through the Rutgers Graduate Admissions Portal
   • Choose the Fall semester after you complete your BS degree*
   • Program Information
     • Applicant Type: Degree
     • Degree Type: 5-Year Master's
     • Area of Study: Engineering
     • Location: New Brunswick
     • Program Selection:
       • Chemical and Biochemical Engineering - 5 Year (MS) New Brunswick
       • Chemical and Biochemical Engineering - 5 Year (ME) New Brunswick
   • Upload:
     • A PDF of your unofficial transcript
     • 1-page personal statement (not scored, just helps us understand your goals)
   • List one recommender
     • Letters can be short and informal
     • The Graduate Program Director can be your recommender
3. Send an e-mail to the Graduate Program Director indicating that your application has been submitted

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — most Fall applications are accepted until mid-August.

*If you are graduating in January or planning summer courses before Fall, notify the Graduate Program Director to adjust your admission term.

Note

Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission. Students must maintain an GPA of 3.0 to continue in the program.