Is it difficult for MS of ChE to apply ME PhD.

[Zou]

Hi, everyone. Its my first time to post... nice to c u all.

My situation is a little complicated. My BS is Physics and I also have a dual degree BS in Statistics.

Then I am now a master in Chemical Engineering in the field of control which is tiny in ChE but major one in ME. So I am thinking about applying a Phd in ME.

Will the ME department enroll students like me? Or its possible but a little difficult?

Can some hero point some universities I can try?

Thx so much.

[HassE]

Hi, everyone. Its my first time to post... nice to c u all.

My situation is a little complicated. My BS is Physics and I also have a dual degree BS in Statistics.

Then I am now a master in Chemical Engineering in the field of control which is tiny in ChE but major one in ME. So I am thinking about applying a Phd in ME.

Will the ME department enroll students like me? Or its possible but a little difficult?

Can some hero point some universities I can try?

Thx so much.

The quick typical answer? Depending on how your GPA is, your GRE scores, your research experience, etc...yes I think you have a very great chance of being admitted.

However, the most likely scenario is almost every department has breadth and core courses they want their students to take. You might know one category in ME, but chances are you'd be lost in all the other topics that they might want you to take.

Worst case scenario? They make you take a couple ME courses and MAYBE make you do an MS in ME.

My suggestion? If you aren't planning on it - and it's still early enough - i'd highly recommend doing a MS Thesis. Taking extra courses especially when you plan on swapping majors will do you no good. Proving to a school that you can and have actual research? Now your talking. You have something they like and want.