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Online Graduate Certificate Chemical Process Engineering Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

About the Certificate

This certificate program is designed to provide working professionals with the opportunity to expand their technical expertise, strengthen their professional competencies, and enhance their career advancement potential. Through a focused curriculum, students develop a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles of chemical engineering while gaining practical knowledge that can be applied directly to industry challenges.

The program is particularly well-suited for engineers, scientists, and technical professionals seeking to broaden their knowledge base, update their skills, or transition into roles that require a stronger foundation in chemical engineering concepts. Coursework emphasizes core chemical engineering fundamentals, including process analysis, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, reaction engineering, and systems design, while also highlighting their application to modern industrial processes.

By combining theoretical foundations with practical problem-solving approaches, the certificate equips students with the analytical and technical skills necessary to address complex engineering challenges, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to innovation within their organizations. Graduates of the program will be better prepared to take on increased responsibilities, support interdisciplinary projects, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving technological and industrial environment.

The Chemical Process Engineering Certificate is open to all persons holding a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely allied discipline with an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or to all persons holding a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely allied discipline with an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and having a minimum of one year of work experience or are currently accepted into a graduate degree program at Missouri S&T. Once admitted to the program, the student must take the four designated courses (provided in the curriculum section). In order to receive a Graduate Certificate, the student must have an average cumulative grade point of 3.0 or better in the certificate courses. Once admitted to the program, a student will be given three years to complete the program. 

Students admitted to the Chemical Process Engineering Certificate Program will have non-degree graduate status, however, they will earn graduate credit for the course they complete. If the student completes the four-course sequence with a grade of B or better in each of the courses taken, they, upon application, will be admitted to the M.S. degree program in Chemical Process Engineering. The certificate credits taken by the students admitted to the M.S. degree program will count towards their master's degrees. Students who do not have all of the prerequisite courses necessary to begin the courses in the Chemical Process Engineering Certificate Program will be allowed to take ''bridge" courses at either the graduate or undergraduate level to prepare for the formal certificate courses. 

For online students applying to a graduate certificate program. (No GRE/GMAT required.)

Certificate Applicant 

The following are the courses offered in the program. Courses are 3 credit hours each, unless stated otherwise. The University reserves the right to change or cancel courses as needed. 

Total Courses: 4 (12 credit hours)

Core Courses: Select two from the following courses  
Intermediate Transport Phenomena  
Intermediate Chemical Reactor Design  
Intermediate Process Computing  
Intermediate Engineering Thermodynamics  

Elective Courses: Select 2 additional chemical engineering courses at the 5000 or 6000 level, For course list and descriptions please see the graduate catalog.

Graduate Catalog 

Course availability may vary by semester (see course listings). Students should consult their academic advisor for appropriate alternatives or substitutions if needed.

Please refer to the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering section of the graduate catalog for more information.

This program is 100% online: no campus visits required.

Courses are semester-based. Students typically take one or two classes per semester and finish the program in one year.

  • Delivery: 100% online
  • Calendar system: Semester-based 
  • Typical program length: 1-2 years
  • Typical course load: 1-2 courses a semester (fall and spring)

Courses are offered asynchronously, meaning they do not have regular meetings. They may consist of various media and content — such as online discussions, videos, quizzes and recordings — that students review and complete at the time of their choice.

Learn more about our graduate programs at Missouri S&T by attending one of our virtual information sessions.

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Pathway to a Master's Degree

Are you a working professional who wants to earn your master's degree, but you don’t have time to take the GRE/GMAT? Then start in a graduate certificate program. Graduate certificates were designed as a pathway to a master's degree.* The admission requirements are more relaxed and credit earned will count toward your degree. Once you successfully earn your graduate certificate, you can continue with the corresponding master's degree without having to take the GRE/GMAT.

*Completion of a graduate certificate program does not automatically guarantee admission into a corresponding graduate degree program. To continue in a master’s degree program, you must apply.

Questions?

Missouri S&T Online Education

We are here to answer any of your questions about Missouri S&T’s online education programs.

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Sylvia Skouby
Associate Director for Online Admissions

573-341-6903  |  stgrad@mst.edu

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Jee-Ching Wang, PhD
Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator

573-341-6705  |  jcwang@mst.edu
Department Website: chbe.mst.edu

Theresa Brown
Office and Graduate Student Support

573-341-4421  |   theresabrown@mst.edu