化学工程博士学位的授予是对化学工程和/或生物工程的精通的认可，以及对化学工程知识做出重大创造性贡献的能力的证明。这些学位的获得者将能够在追求学术或工业研究事业的同时，继续努力提高知识和研究成就。该计划应满足以下要求：化学工程或生物工程研究，30％至40％，研究，40％至50％，其他研究领域，10％至30％。该课程必须包括多达18个学分的核心化学或生物工程课程。
The doctorate degree in chemical engineering is awarded in recognition of mastery in chemical engineering and/or biological engineering and upon demonstration of an ability to make substantial creative contributions to knowledge in chemical engineering. The recipients of these degrees will be capable of a continuing effort toward advancement of knowledge and achievement in research while pursuing an academic or industrial research career. The program should satisfy the following requirements: chemical engineering or biological engineering study, 3040 percent, research, 4050 percent, other fields of study, 1030 percent. The coursework must include up to 18 credits of core chemical or biological engineering courses.