Students can customize their academic journey with three unique program tracks! Click each track to learn more.
Why Pursue an MS in Chemical Engineering?
The chemical engineering master’s program provides the advanced knowledge and skills needed to excel as a leader in industry, research and development. Learn from experienced faculty mentors and conduct research in state-of-the-art labs and facilities. The curriculum focuses on solving real-world challenges in areas such as advanced process development, automation strategy, data analytics, risk management and reliability engineering. Graduates leave with both the technical expertise and leadership abilities needed to bring new ideas to life and make a real difference in the chemical engineering industry.
Professional Growth
Employment in the industry is projected to grow nearly 10 percent nationwide from 2023 to 2033, making now an ideal time to pursue an advanced degree. Industries ranging from energy and manufacturing to pharmaceuticals and environmental engineering are seeking professionals with the expertise to develop sustainable processes, improve efficiency and deliver impactful solutions. Whether your goal is to advance into leadership roles or expand your technical skillset, earning a master’s in chemical engineering can set you apart in this competitive field!
Chemical Engineering Tracks
Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.
| Chemical Engineering (MS) | ||
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. An undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field is required. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours | |
| Coursework | Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. | |
| English Language Proficiency | 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 | |
| Letters of Recommendation | 3 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application; let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time) | |
| Resume | Required | |
| Purpose Statement | Required | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
| Chemical Engineering (MS) | |||
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application. | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Spring 2026 | Not Available | October 1 | October 1 |
| Summer 2026 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Fall 2026 | February 1 | June 1 | August 1 |
| Spring 2027 | Not Available | October 1 | October 1 |
| Summer 2027 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
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UT San Antonio prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below are based on data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.
