M.S. in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science Admissions

Application Requirements

The department offers a Master’s of Science (M.S.) in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science This degrees is only offered on a part-time basis to students working locally in industry. Given the nature of the program, it is intended for individuals located in Minnesota. If it is your intent to apply for a full-time master’s program or relocate to Minnesota from another location, please consider the M.S. in Data Science for CEMS program.

The requirements for both degrees are included below.
 

  • Application for Admission submitted via the application portal
  • Transcripts - Please follow the admissions application instructions regarding transcripts.
  • Personal statement - Communicate your preparation for advanced study in your chosen field including relevant coursework, research, internships, or other experiences. Outline your immediate educational and long-range career objectives in relation to your chosen field. Students applying to a Plan A (thesis-based) master's degree must identify a faculty advisor prior to applying for admission to the program. Please identify which advisor has agreed to partner with you on your thesis. Length is ideally ≤ 2 pages.
  • Resume or CV
  • Diversity statement - All applicants should submit a statement (up to 1 page) that communicates how the challenges you have faced, skills you have build, or lessons you have learned will provide you a unique ability to contribute to the University of Minnesota’s scholarly community.
  • Research statement is not required - Reference the personal statement on what to share about your research experience.
  • Recommendation Letters - We require three recommendation letters. Acceptable recommendations will come from current or former professors, employers, or individuals who can assess your potential for graduate work. If you are currently in a graduate program, one letter must be from your research advisor. 
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency - The University of Minnesota policy requires international and domestic applicants whose first language is not English to provide proof of English Language proficiency as a condition of admission. CEMS follows the minimum requirements for the ELP on TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB. If you think you might be exempt from submitting an ELP score, please refer to the English Language Proficiency section of the Graduate School website.
  • GRE is not required and if a score is submitted, we will not review out of fairness to other applicants.