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The Graduate Group in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania has been a dynamic one since its creation in 1893 and today it ranks among the nation's finest.

Students in the Graduate Program in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering may receive either the Masters in Engineering (MSE) or the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. A part-time masters program serves the needs of professional engineers who wish to purse an MSE degree while continuing to work in industry. Graduates of the department pursue successful careers and provide leadership in academia and a wide variety of industrial settings in fields from pharmaceutical, biotech, advanced materials, and electronics to the more traditional areas of chemicals, oil, and gas.

The MSE degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is primarily a degree for students who wish to prepare themselves for research and development activities by obtaining a more solid foundation in the principles of chemical engineering. At the same time, limited specialization in one of several fields, such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, control, design, bioengineering, polymer engineering, heat transfer, or computer applications is possible.

The PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is primarily a research-oriented degree for students showing promise for original contributions to the theory and practice of chemical and engineering. The degree is a virtual requirement for those planning to teach chemical engineering, as well as for those planning on a research career.