|
The Department of Chemical Engineering has two distinct advanced degree programs: M.S. and Ph.D.
Our Master of Science (M.S.) program is a terminal degree program, which currently is open only to active Stanford undergraduates. Interested students are encouraged to contact Student Services in Keck room 189.
Our Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering (Ph.D.) program is open to all applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree or will have completed one before matriculating as a graduate student. A B.S. in chemical engineering is not required; applicants may have degrees in other science and engineering disciplines, for example, bioengineering, biology, chemistry, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, physics. We are looking for coursework or other experiences demonstrating higher-level mathematics (e.g. linear algebra, partial differential equations) and recommend completion of core chemical engineering courses (e.g. fluid mechanics, heat and mass transport phenomena, chemical reaction kinetics). Additionally, a M.S. degree is not a prerequisite for admission or Ph.D. degree conferral.
GRE and TOEFL examination requirements
Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS):
GRE — General Test scores are required.
GRE — Subject Test results are not required.
TOEFL — Scores are required from all applicants whose first language is not English, except for those who have completed a bachelor’s and/or a two-year master’s program at an accredited institution in which English is the sole language of instruction.
All test results must be reported before our application deadline, officially by ETS directly to Stanford Graduate Admissions and unofficially by the applicant. Applicants may self-report scores directly on the application form or may send photocopies of ETS score reports directly to the department.
Statement of Purpose:
Your Statement of Purpose gives you an opportunity to distinguish yourself beyond grades and test scores. You may choose to write about previous experiences, research interests, your personal and professional goals: Why graduate school and what might follow? What inspires you? What drives you? Why is a research life a good fit for you? What do you need to improve, so you would flourish in graduate school? Have you even written a research proposal to do independent research (e.g. for a NSF fellowship application)? Is there something else about you that you think is important for us to know? It is not necessary to address each of these issues; we want you to decide how you want to present yourself. The ChemE Graduate Admissions Committee members read this essay with interest and care because, along with the letters of recommendation, it offers us further insight into who you are as a distinct individual.
Academic transcripts and other materials not submitted online
Applicants must send the department two official academic transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended for one year or more. For those who do not apply online, the paper application and accompanying check for the application fee are sent to the department. Other materials not submitted online also are sent directly to the department:
Graduate Admissions
Department of Chemical Engineering
Stanford University
Stauffer III, Room 113
381 North-South Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-5025
USA
Tel: 650-725-3151
Supplemental application materials may be submitted as a complete package or individually, as they are ready.
Familiarize yourself with the University's Graduate Admissions site:
To gain a more comprehensive picture of the graduate admission process go to University's Graduate Admissions
All potential applicants who are not active Stanford students and who wish to pursue a graduate degree at Stanford must apply through the University’s official Graduate Admissions application process, using either the online or paper application forms.
The primary Ph.D. application season is mid-September through the first week in January:
While January8, 2008, is the deadline for submitting on-line Ph.D. applications, and all applications received by January 8th will receive full consideration, submission of applications in the month before the deadline is strongly encouraged.
Ph.D. application deadline: January 8, 2008
All components of a Ph.D. application must be received by the department no later than January 8, 2008. A complete application consists of a completed application form, a statement of purpose, application fee, three letters of recommendation, ETS examination scores, and academic transcripts. If you have other information e.g. publications that you have authored, that is relevant to your application, you may submit it, as well.
|
