Graduate Degree Program Summary

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Graduate Degrees Offered

M.S.; Ph.D.
Areas of Study
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Chemical Reaction Kinetics
  • Numerical Methods
  • Polymers
  • Thermodynamics
  • Transport Phenomena




Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

  • On the Web
    Department Website
  • Graduate Chair
    Professor Gustavo Larsen
  • Graduate Secretary
    Ms. Tricia Fenster
    chembeng@unl.edu
    402-472-2750
  • Department Address
    207 Othmer Hall
    Lincoln NE 68588-0643


Application Checklist and Deadlines

Required by the Office of Graduate Studies


See also: US steps to admission or international steps to admission.

Required by Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in GAMES

After you apply, allow one business day for us to establish your access to GAMES, where you'll complete these departmental requirements:

  • Entrance exam(s): GRE
  • Minimum TOEFL:  Paper-550  Internet-80
  • Letter of intent
  • Three recommendation letters
  • Curriculum vitae or resume

Application Deadline

   Fall: February 1   Spring: September 1   Summer: February 1



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Description

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering offers research and instruction leading to a master's degree in chemical engineering and a doctorate in engineering with a specialization in chemical and biomolecular engineering.

The chemical and biomolecular engineering faculty are actively involved in research related to biomolecular engineering, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, polymers, composite materials, catalysis, and solid phase reactions. Graduate coursework is offered in the advanced fundamentals of applied mathematics, chemical reaction kinetics, numerical methods, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, biomolecular engineering, and polymers.

The scope of chemical and biomolecular engineering work is far-reaching. Engineers are involved in a range of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, environmental health, and biotechnology. Graduates are among the highest paid within engineering disciplines.

Courses and More

The Graduate Bulletin provides course descriptions, program requirements, and more:


Faculty and Research

Supercritical Processing; Boron Carbide Devices; Polymers for Harsh Environments
 
Energy, Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems, Sustainable Energy Management, Renewable Energy and Storage, Enhancement of Heater Transfer
 
Ionic Equilibrium and Reaction Kinetics; Sustainable Development; Cyanide and Gold Ores Processing
 
Neural and Stem Cell Tissue Engineering, Nanoscale Drug Delivery Systems for Gene Therapy, Novel Thin Films for Sensor Applications
 
Ti-Containing Gels; Inorganic Oxide Materials; Molecularly Imprinted Oxides; Catalytic Nanofiber Design
 
Enzyme Immobilization; Enzyme Reactions; Renewable Resources
 
Electronic Skin; Electronics on Bacterium; DNA and Protein Chip
 
Bioseparations; Tissue Engineering
 
Composite Materials
 
Functional Proteomics; Protein Biochemistry
 
Plasma-Derived Medicines; Hemophilia Treatment; Coagulation Science; Transgenic Production of Biopharmaceuticals
 
Solid Phase Reactants; Thermal Stresses and Crack Development; Piezoelectric Sensors; Point-of-Care Diagnostics; Theoretical Investigation of Errors in Polymerase Chain Reaction Process
 

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