About Tufts University

What do you get at Tufts? A rigorous engineering education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college.

Where can you go from here? Anywhere you'd like.

As a chemical engineer or bioengineer, you’ll work on the forefront of new emerging technologies. You’ll help conceive and design the many processes that produce, transform, and transport our world’s materials—and you’ll be involved with the development every step of the way, from experimentation in the laboratory to implementation of technology and full-scale production.

At Tufts, engineering is so much more than a discipline—it’s a tight-knit community of students, faculty, and staff. Collaboration is not only common, it’s key. And you can count on career advice and network connections from experts in the field.

Here are some great examples of student-faculty collaboration in our department:

• Anthony D’Angelo, who completed his PhD in 2018, and Professor Matt Panzer co-authored an article that was recognized with the 2020 Chemistry of Materials Lectureship and Best Paper Award for its outstanding influence across the field of materials chemistry. 
• Tufts alumnus Chris Drover, MS in Chemical Engineering 2018, and Alex Rappaport, MS in Innovation and Management 2018, co-founded Boston-based startup ZwitterCo. The company commercialized technology developed at Tufts by Associate Professor Ayse Astekin, using zwitterionic membranes to filter polluted wastewater in an effective, affordable, and sustainable way.

Careers for graduates include:

• Chemical engineer
• Bioengineer
• Research scientist
• Chemist 
• Materials scientist 
• Environmental scientist 
• Natural sciences manager 
• Postsecondary chemical engineering teacher
• And more
  

Sources: study.com, axial.acs.org, zwitterco.com

Meet Professor Panzer

Professor Matt Panzer teaches a graduate-level course focused on the physical chemistry of common substances:

“I think it's interesting because we study things like surfactants. They’re used in a lot of everyday products, like soaps and detergents, so students can easily identify with them.”

The market for surfactants is growing rapidly, but it faces critical questions of environmental impact and sustainability. Our chemical engineers are making important advancements in these areas—will you join them?

Discover Academic Excellence

The Tufts chemical engineering and bioengineering programs are distinguished by opportunities to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.

Program Highlights

• Small class sizes 
• Personalized path of study 
• Mentorship from professors at the top of their fields 
• Collaborative research that crosses disciplines 
• Five miles from the high-tech hub of Boston
  

Transform Our World's Materials

As a chemical engineer or bioengineer, you’ll apply the principles of chemistry, biology, and engineering to improve the production and use of chemicals, medicine, food, and many other products. With your degree, you’ll help design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing of materials, test production methods and byproducts treatment, direct facility operations, and more.

Choose Your Area of Study

A master’s in chemical engineering or bioengineering from Tufts builds upon the foundation of an undergraduate engineering education. All chemical engineering students will gain an in-depth understanding of molecular thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and chemical kinetics and reactor engineering. Bioengineering students will study molecular biotechnology and molecular biology before focusing within one of six specialized tracks. You’ll have the opportunity to pursue electives covering the topics you’re most interested in, from surface and colloid chemistry to bioinformatics to innovation and management.

At Tufts, you’ll work with world-renowned engineering faculty at the top of their disciplines. Combine classroom teaching and hands-on learning to earn a degree that will prepare you for success. Take advantage of Tufts’ dedicated career and networking resources, explore the Tufts campus just a few miles from the high-tech hubs of Boston and Cambridge, and get ready for the next step in your professional life.

MS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING OR BIOENGINEERING

GRE UPDATE:

Applicants are not required to submit GRE scores when applying to the Chemical Engineering or Bioengineering program.

Earn Two Degrees in Just 2 Years

At Tufts, hone your innovation, leadership, and management skills alongside your technical skills and graduate ready to lead. On-campus students can apply to our dual degree program and earn an MS in Innovation and Management and an MS offered by one of the six academic departments in the School of Engineering. Earn both degrees in an accelerated timeframe and at a reduced cost.

Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

The School of Engineering’s Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program offers graduate students numerous advantages specific to the engineering discipline. Engineering co-op programs provide students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. This practical experience enhances their understanding of engineering concepts and prepares them for the challenges they may face in their future careers.