Admissions

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 such as medicine, law, education or business. More information can be found on our website opens in a new tab.

All applicants must make an official application, using the university's online forms and procedures, and following the directions from the Office of the Registrar, Graduate Admissions. Visit the Grad Admissions site opens in a new tab for more information about the graduate admissions process at Stanford and to apply for graduate admission.

The coterminal degree program allows Stanford undergraduates to study for a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree(s) in the same or a different department. 

Undergraduates with strong academic records may apply for admission to a coterminal master’s program upon completion of 120 units, but no later than the quarter prior to the expected completion of the undergraduate degree. Students who wish to apply for a master’s program after these deadlines must apply through the regular graduate admissions process.

Specific university residency, unit requirement and additional policies for a bachelor's/master’s program are at the registrar’s office opens in a new tab. Additional department information is available on our website opens in a new tab.

Current undergraduate students may apply to our MS program as a Coterm. Current Chemical Engineering PhD students may add the Chemical Engineering MS via a graduate authorization petition.