StudyQA — Master: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering — Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at KAIST aspires to developing a world-best research program. Prerequisite to achieving the goal is a strong graduate program. The Department houses remarkable research facilities and availability, with which we provide graduate students with the opportunity to develop advanced competence in a wide spectrum of fields ranging from traditional chemical engineering to evolving areas of study. Each graduate student in the Department is expected to acquire the tools to develop and transmit new knowledge in a focused area of chemical and biomolecular engineering. The focused research areas include biotechnology, nanomaterials, catalysis, soft materials, and energy/environment/systems. Overview of each research area is described in the “Research” tab.

The Department offers several programs designed to confer academic degrees on graduate students. The students who meet the respective degree requirements will receive the Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. In both cases, they are asked to undergo formal coursework and mentoring. Course requirements vary between M.S. and Ph.D. programs; therefore, the students are advised to consult with degree requirements. All graduate students will select thesis advisor from the Chemical and Biomolecualr Engineering faculty and must submit dissertation, in order to receive the degree.]

Prospective students whose final degree is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) will join the M.S. degree program. Typically, students with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and/or Biomolecular Engineering degree fulfill the department's requirements for admission. Students, whose bachelor's degree is in other disciplines such as chemistry, physics, engineering, or engineering science, must have a background that the Graduate Studies Committee considers satisfactory for the study of advanced chemical and biomolecular engineering. The admitted students are asked to select a thesis supervisor before they start the school, and to take coursework required for graduation.

The students who earn M.S. degree in Chemical and Biomolecualr Engineering are expected to apply knowledge of focused research areas into chemical and biomolecular engineering practice. The degree program typically runs for 2 years, after which the degree conferees can seek professions in industry and government-founded research organizations, or advance to pursue a Ph.D. degree.

Mandatory General Course

Special Lecture on Leadership
Ethics and Safety I
Scientific Writing
Introduction to Computer Application
Probability and Statistics
Introduction to Materials and Engineering
Engineering Economy and Cost Analysis
Introduction to Instruments
Entrepreneurship and Business Strategies
Patent Analysis and Invention Disclosure
Collaborative System Design and Engineering

Mandatory Major Course

Research Methodology for Chemical & Biomolecular Engineers
Problem Solving in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Selective Major Course

Engineering Applied Mathematics
Numerical Method for Chemical Engineers
Chemical Process and Product Design
Design of Reaction System
Introduction to Catalysis Engineering
Catalysis for Renewables
Introduction to Interfacial Engineering
Rate-controlled Separation Process
Molecular Electronics
Multiphase Reactor Engineering
Mass Transfer
Fundamentals of Microstructure Fluid Flow
Advanced Process Control I
Process Optimization
Process Systems Engineering Theories and Methods
Polymer Rheology
Materials Engineering of Polymers
Physical Principles of Polymers
Biopolymer
Structure and Properties of Macromolecules
Protein Engineering
Bioproces Engineering
Principles of Human Tissue Engineering
Metabolic Engineering
Nanobiotechnology for Biochemical Engineers
Nucleic Acid Engineering
Energy Engineering
Inorganic Materials Processing
Fuel Cell Processes and Materials
Micro-chemical and Biomolecular System
Theory of Catalysis
Design of Catalysis
Photocatalytic Reaction Engineering
Phase Equilibria and Physical Properties
Mixing Technology in Chemical Engineering
Thin Film Nanotechnology
Microfluidics
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Advanced Process Design
Multicomponent Polymer Materials
Polymer Characterization
Mechanical Properties of Polymers
Cell Culture Engineering
Process for Recombinant Microorganism
Air Pollution Control
Water Pollution Control
Membrane Technology
Organic Nano-Structured Materials
Electroactive Polymeric Materials and Devices
Advanced Reaction Engineering
Surface Phenomena
Polymer Fluid Dynamics
Advanced Process Control II
Advanced Rheology of Polymer
Bioprocess Analysis and Control
Advanced Electrochemical Engineering
Recent Topics in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Special Topics in Chemical Reaction Engineering
Special Topics in Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Special Topics in Transport Phenomena
Special Topics in Separation Process
Special Topics in Process Engineering
Special Topics in Polymer Engineering
Special Topics in Biochemical Engineering
Recent Topics in Chemical & Biomolecular EngineeringⅡ
Recent Topics in Chemical & Biomolecular EngineeringⅢ

Research

Thesis (MS)
Seminar (MS)
Thesis (PhD)
Seminar (PhD)

Requirements

Application Form
Statement of Financial Resources
Letters of Recommendation
Degree/Diploma
Transcripts
English Proficiency Test Reports (EPT)
TOEFL (PBT 560, CBT 220, IBT 83), IELTS 6.5, TEPS 599, TOEIC 720 or higher
Curriculum Vitae
List of Honors and Awards
Employment Certificate
School Profile/Credit Rating System
The application fee is KRW 80,000 or USD 80. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer after writing application form online. Please note that application fee is non-refundable and you cannot modify application form once you pay the application fee.