Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Chemical Engineering)

at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Chemical engineering requires a foundational knowledge in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. From this foundation, chemical engineers develop core expertise in thermodynamics, transport processes, and chemical kinetics. Combined with a range of complementary elective courses, this describes the essential academic structure behind our three undergraduate degree programs, which are each described below.
 

Whatever your interests, you should consider the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) as part of your curriculum. In a UROP, you work for an advisor while conducting a research project. This program offers opportunities for in-depth knowledge, laboratory experience, and mentoring.
 

Within MIT, Chemical Engineering and related programs are known collectively as Course 10; our programs, therefore, are often identified as Course 10, Course 10B, Course 10C, and Course 10-ENG.

Program Educational Objectives for Course 10
 

Within a few years of graduation, our students will attain the following:
 

• Professional responsibility through the practice of science and engineering science that underlie modern chemical and biological technologies

• Experience in the creative application of chemical and biological technologies to the solution of problems for the betterment of society, in a broad range of career paths

• Leadership roles through awareness of the broader context of environmental, social, safety and economic issues that affect their decisions, and highest standards of ethical practice

• Effective communication and, team and project management skills to work productively within their professions and communities

• Engagement in continued self-improvement and lifelong learning required to meet emerging and evolving demand, and increasing responsibilities of a successful career

Student Outcomes for Course 10
 

By the time students complete their program, they will have attained the following two sets of skills and abilities. The first are the ABET student outcomes that are standard for all ABET-accredited engineering programs:

 

• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

• an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

• an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

• an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

• an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

• an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

• an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

The second set of outcomes are specific to the undergraduate course 10 program:
 

• an ability to apply basic mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology that underlie the practice of modern Chemical Engineering technology

• an ability to apply the engineering sciences of mass and energy balances, thermodynamics of physical and chemical equilibria, and heat, mass and momentum transfer that underlie the analysis and design of process engineering components

• an ability to apply science and engineering in the analysis and evaluation of process engineering components and systems

• an ability to accomplish basic design and optimization of process components and systems

• an understanding of the molecular structure and interactions and how these parameters influence macroscopic properties

• an understanding of basic engineering economics and the ability to apply economic principles to the design and optimization of process engineering systems

• an ability to use computers in problem solving and basic facility in the use of available software applications

Academic Eligibility:
 

• Students should have concluded their secondary education and wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree as a full-time university student.

• Students may apply during or after their final year of secondary education but may not apply using the first-year application if they have already matriculated to another degree-granting institution.

Others:
 

MIT admissions counselors are trained to understand the educational system in your part of the world. The university recommends that all international students study:
 

• Four years of English

• Mathematics, at least to the level of calculus

• Two or more years of history/social studies

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• The above subjects are not compulsory but they add an extra value while applying for this program.

English Language Proficiency Scores:
 

• The students whose official language is not English are required to submit the ELP(English Language Proficiency) Scores.

• TOEFL scores are to be submitted and the should clear the cut-off( iBT – 90, PBT –  600) to get into this program.

• These Scores are evaluated along with SAT or ACT exam scores which are submitted.

Exam Requirments:
 

• The university requires the SAT or the ACT and does not require the ACT writing section or the SAT optional essay.

Required Document List
 

• Online Application: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.

• Application Fee: Students need to submit their application fees.

• Statement of Purpose: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.

• Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required.

• Official GRE Test Scores: Students have to submit their GRE Test Scores.

• ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

The cost of studying at Massachusetts Institute of Technology varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $51520 annually, to study in Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The student will graduate ready for a career as a
 

• Chemical data analyst

• Reliability engineering

• Production coordinator

• Quality project coordinator

• Process analyst

• Supply chain assistant