Environmental Engineering Graduate Program
Graduate degrees (MS, MEng, PhD) in environmental engineering are expected to be approved for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Graduate studies in environmental engineering at Oregon State University emphasize
the understanding of fundamental scientific and engineering principles to manage
and solve environmental problems in natural and engineering systems. The instructional
program is designed to develop strong analytical, design, and management capabilities
in the application of biological, chemical and physical processes. Students
are prepared for careers in consulting and design, environmental monitoring
and management, or teaching and research. Research focuses on hazardous substances,
environmental microbiology, fundamentals of transport processes in the environment,
environmental chemistry, and groundwater and surface water resources.
The program is within the Department of Chemical, Biological and Environmental
Engineering. Students with interests in environmental or water resources engineering
may elect degrees in the following areas:
M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
M.S. or Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering
/ Please reference http://oregonstate.edu/gradwater/
IF INTERESTED IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE PROGRAM, please apply to
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Master
of Engineering in Environmental Engineering
The MEng degree provides students with the option of obtaining a master's-level degree, but without the research component requirement associated with the traditional master of science degree (MS). The degree is a coursework-only master's degree of 45 credits hours in graduate-level coursework. This includes 21 credits in the major field, 15 credits in the minor field, and 9 credits in an approved engineering emphasis area. The MEng is now offered because professional engineering societies are calling for a master's degree as the entry-level engineering degree. For part-time students, the MEng program can be more feasible and attractive than an MS program.
Requirements for a MEng Degree in Chemical Engineering (PDF)
 Master
of Science in Environmental Engineering
The M.S. degree requires a minimum of 45 credits (quarter hours) of course
work. Students with undergraduate degrees from an ABET-accredited engineering
program complete a 30-credit major in environmental engineering and a 15-credit
minor in a related area. Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines
may be required to take additional undergraduate course work in mathematics
and fluid mechanics. Students who do not have a degree in engineering can also
design a program to obtain a B.S. degree in environmental engineering with one
to two years of additional study.
Requirements for the MS Degree in Chemical
Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering
One hundred and seventeen credits are required for the Ph.D. degree. These
include a 36-credit dissertation and a minimum of 72 credits of course work.
Up to 45 credits of work toward the M.S. degree may be applied toward this course
work requirement. Students elect a major in environmentalengineering and may
elect several minors in related fields. Programs are developed by students in
cooperation with their academic adviser and graduate committee. Further information
concerning Ph.D. requirements may be obtained by calling the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering at (541) 737-4791.
Minimum Admission Requirements and Application Process
To become a CBEE graduate student you must be admitted to Oregon State University through both the Office of Admissions and the School of CBEE. The faculty in CBEE examine the material submitted to determine adequacy of academic background and to decide whether facilities in the School are adequate for the expressed aims of the student. The Office of Admissions will determine whether the general university conditions for admission have been met. Applicants will be notified by the Office of Admissions as to the action taken. A critical consideration in the decision is whether the applicant's academic objectives can be satisfacrorily fulfilled. CBEE does not have the capacity to accommodate all applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements. Applicants to the school of CBEE graduate program must meet the OSU Graduate School's CBEE minimum admission requirements listed below, and submit a complete application package in order to be considered for admission https://secure.oregonstate.edu/gradapp/ .
Only complete applications will be reviewed and considered for admission.
Assistantships/Funding
The Environmental Engineering application process is highly competitive and we normally make no more than 2 or 3 offers of support (assistantships) per year. Applicants with a very strong record and particular aptitude for graduate research may be offered a term by term assistantship which provides a stipend and tuition remission. We can't guarantee that you will always be awarded funding. These are offered each April for the upcoming school year and are chosen from the ACCEPTED applicants. The School of CBEE currently has about 30 graduate assistants. Graduate asistants may work up to19 hours per week during the academic year. If you are not awarded funding you should be prepared to be a self-supporting student. Applicants to the School of CBEE do not need to complete a separate application in order to be considered for assistanships. A complete application consists of all the materials listed on the Graduate Application plus a GRE report.
Visit the OSU graduate
admissions page for more information.
Faculty and Research Activity
Faculty members have a broad range of professional interests, providing a diverse
program of research and classroom opportunities.
Some of our present research interests are described in the faculty link at
the bottom of this page. You can also download
and view a slide show (in pdf format) that describes environmental processes
research in the OSU College of Engineering.
Grade Point Average
The School of CBEE requires a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4-point scale). The GPA is based on the last 90 graded quarter (60 semester) credit hours of the first baccalaureate degree plus all work complete thereafter. For International students, the GPA is based on the last 2 years of undergraduate courses.
GRE
The School of CBEE requires the GRE test for all students (with the exception of those students who have earned an OSU degree). Scores cannot be more than five (5) years old at the time when graduate studies start. The minimum GRE (adding the verbal and quantitative portions of the test) is 1100.
Language Proficiency
The CBEE minimum TOEFL is 580 (237 computer, 92-93 iBT with a minimum score of 18 on each section) (TOEFL is not required for US citizens). TOEFL must be less than two years old.
Applying for Admission - PLEASE APPLY TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
1. Materials that must be submitted electronically
- Application for Graduate Admission: online application form Graduate Application.
- Statement of Objectives: (part of online application) and include Environmental engineering intent.
- Fee: $50 by credit card (part of online application
- Research Interest Area.
- Recommendation Letters: You must provide the names and email addresses of three professional references as part of the online application. The references will be sent instructions on how to submit their letters.
- GRE: You must self-report your scores as part of the online application. Scores must be no older than 5 years at the time when your graduate studies start.
- TOEFL: You must self-report your scores as part of the online application. You must also request that TOEFL send your scores to OSU. Scores must be no older than 2 years at the time when your graduate studies start.
Note: this is a two-part application process.
The main university application must be completed and submitted first at http://infosu.oregonstate.edu/apply.
Second, complete and submit the part of the application which is CHE-specific at
https://secure.oregonstate.edu/gradapp/ .
Once you have completed and submitted both parts, you can return to either site to verify that your application materials are complete. This is very important! Complete and submit the main university application first, then follow the on-line instructions to continue into the CHE-specific part.
2. Mail the following to: Office of Admissions, Oregon State University, 104 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, OR 97331-2106, USA
- Certification of Finances (International Students only): Certification of Finances. Mail to the Office of Admissions.
- Transcripts: Mail three photocopies of all official transcripts (grade slips, kiosk and web printable transcripts or reports will not be accepted for use in evaluation) of previous academic work, undergraduate and graduate. International applicants must provide a certified English translation of their academic transcripts.
Admitted Grad Information
Initial Advising and Registration
Newly admitted graduate students are initially are initially advised on class registration by the faculty in their research area of interest, a temporary advisor, or an assigned major advisor. Advising sessions are scheduled as part of the School of CBEE Graduate Orientation in September of each year.
Register on the web from the link at Student On-Line Services
http://oregonstate.edu/students/onlineservices/
Registration procedures available at:
Your GAP is your birthdate (MM/DD/YY) and then you redefine a more secure GAP by following the menu. Contact the Registrar's Office, (541) 737-4331, 102 Kerr Administration Building, if you forget your GAP. (Graduate students don't need a pin # to register).
Applying for Computer Accounts
ONID http://www.onid.orst.edu/
ENGR http://engr.oregonstate.edu/computing/accounts/49
Links
Other Links
Questions? Need additional information or clarification? Please contact Jan Mosley at janet.mosley@oregonstate.edu
REMEMBER: IF INTERESTED IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE PROGRAM, please apply to CHEMICAL ENGINEERING.
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