<p>Say you graduated with a major in Chemistry and a minor in math from a school that doesn't have a ChemE program with a GPA slightly higher than 3.0, what's a good school do you guys recommend for second bachelor's in ChemE? Also, would having some work experience for a few years after graduation and before applying help increase the chance of getting in?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>why do a 2nd bach. if you can go get the M.S. in Chem E.?</p>
<p>work experience is ok but it should be in engineering preferably </p>
<p>getting into M.S. isn’t hard as long you’re above 3.0…but you’ll have to pay out of pocket at least at the beginning. </p>
<p>I know it’s pretty common for Chemistry majors to go into Mat E for grad school…never heard of chemistry to Chem E but that’s probably just because I don’t have an interest in Chem E.</p>
<p>But wouldn’t master’s in ChemE be more based on research while B.S in chemE enough for most jobs anyway? By the way, I’m planning to get an MBA after working as a chemical engineer for several years. Also, how many more years will it take if I go for the 2nd bachelor’s degree? 2?</p>
<p>Many programs don’t let you get a second BS. You’ll have to check with the programs you’re thinking of, but it usually isn’t allowed.</p>
<p>Most masters programs have thesis and non-thesis tracks. The non-thesis tracks usually involve just taking classes plus a comprehensive exam at the end.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies. Actually I was thinking about doing non-thesis master’s in ChemE. I just stumbled on Ohio State’s Univ.'s website of which program required minimum 3.0 GPA and let you take a few undergraduate courses you need.</p>
<p>I’m just worried how the non-thesis master’s would appear on resume because I heard it’s for Ph.d students whose research failed</p>
<p>another thing, if your willing to pay for grad school…even if you get rejected by a great school there’s a good chance if you ask they’ll still let you in on a trial semester basis and if you do well you can stay and pursue a M.S. of M.eng</p>
<p>benefit of M.S.over second B.S.
-higher starting salary
-eligible for more jobs
-option of going to industry plus option in future to pursue Ph.d
-easier to get into a top school as long as your willing to pay the high tuition
-possibility of getting an assistanship midway through (big plus if your thinking of a really expensive school)</p>
<p>Another question, for this summer, should I work in a chemistry lab at my school or get an internship related to chemical engineering? Is having a research experience more important, though I’m not interested in doing research later? I feel like getting a chemical engineering internship because that’s where my interest lies in</p>
<p>I would suggest doing the internship in the summer and then working in the chem lab at your school during the school year.
in any case apply for both and then decide, also consider that getting an internship as a Chem E may be difficult with out the degree so maybe also consider talking to prospective grad schools for Chem E and see what summer courses they’d like you to take to be eligible for a M.S. in Chem E.</p>
<p>thanks. Also, would it make sense if I just start the Master degree straight after college? I’m sure I want to get into chemical engineering</p>