Engineer Your Future
Master of Engineering at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Engineer Your Future
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Earn Your PhD at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
The University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) has a history of defining new fields of study. In fact, we’re the first school in the nation dedicated to molecular engineering, which applies molecular-level science to the design of advanced devices, processes, and technologies to solve pressing real-world issues like providing clean water and energy, quantum technologies, and advanced medical solutions and devices. Join us and discover a PhD for innovators.
Our PhD students can participate in elective coursework at the Booth School of Business, Harris School of Public Policy, the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and other departments across campus. Plus, an interdisciplinary cohort means you’ll discuss new perspectives among students from various disciplines and research fields.
Customize Your Expertise
Our UChicago engineering PhD graduates are solving challenges in every space they touch. Join a powerful network of alumni working at:
Exceptional Alumni Outcomes
Flexible Research Meets Cutting-Edge Facilities
At UChicago PME, your passion drives your research. That’s why PME makes it possible to pursue a PhD project with scientists and engineers across UChicago and Argonne National Laboratory.
You’ll delve head-first into your passions inside our extensive research facilities, including:
- The Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility
- The Soft Matter Characterization Facility
- The Single Cell Immunophenotyping Core
- Argonne National Laboratory - our close relationship allows
students to explore research and mentorships
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Define What's Next at UChicago Engineering
Learn more about our PhD programs today.
PhD in Molecular Engineering
Study with leading faculty experts and focus on Immunoengineering or Materials Systems for Energy and Sustainability.
PhD in Quantum Science and Engineering
Shape the quantum future. Learn from leading quantum faculty in quantum computing, communication, networking, materials, and sensing.
There’s a collaborative spirit throughout the
entire PME program. Often, I find solutions to problems simply by talking to someone working on something completely different from what I do.
- José A. Méndez,
Quantum Science and Engineering Graduate Student
Choose Your PhD Program
- Apple
- Eli Lilly
- PPG Industries
- AstraZeneca
- IBM
- Google
- Google Quantum
- Intel
- Yale University
- Department of Energy
- Sandia National Laboratories
- and many more organizations!
PME Students Come from a Variety of STEM Backgrounds:
- Applied Sciences
- Bio- Biomedical
Engineering - Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Materials Science and
- Engineering
- Physics
- Other Engineering
