Chemical Engineering
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Undergraduate Program
The mission of the undergraduate program in Chemical Engineering is to develop students’ understanding of the core scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles that form the foundation underlying these processes.
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HCP MS Program
Our Master of Science (MS), available completely online, is a terminal degree program for those who want to gain advanced knowledge in a focused area of chemical engineering to pursue a career in industry or a professional degree.
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PhD Program
The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering is awarded after the completion of a minimum of 135 units of graduate work, satisfactory completion of any additional university and departmental requirements.
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ThanhVan Dang
"Like most high schoolers, I found the pressure to pick a major and single lifelong career path pretty terrifying. I initially chose Chemical Engineering ...”
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"I chose Stanford because it’s the best place in the world to be a huge nerd while simultaneously living a full life. When I first visited, I was greeted with …"
Chris Cooper
"After earning my PhD in Chemical Engineering from Stanford in 2023, where I worked with Professor Zhenan Bao on dynamic polymer materials …"
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Why Stanford ChemE?
Stanford Chemical Engineering works on technologies to develop chemical transformations and processes, creating useful products and materials that improve society. We are tackling the major challenges of the 21st century.
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Chemical engineering addresses a broad range of technologies to develop chemical transformations and processes, creating useful products, and materials that improve society.
Our Research & Impact
Stanford Chemical Engineering focuses on a multidisciplinary approach that draws upon Stanford’s world-leading expertise to create an impact on 21st-century challenges.