Can a Microbiologist Pursue a Chemical Engineering Masters Degree?

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Transitioning from a microbiology background to a master's in chemical engineering may present challenges due to the differing foundational knowledge required. A microbiologist might lack the necessary engineering and advanced math skills typically acquired in a chemical engineering undergraduate program. It is likely that the individual would need to complete additional coursework in engineering and mathematics to meet the prerequisites for a graduate program in chemical engineering. Therefore, while pursuing a master's in chemical engineering is possible, it may require significant additional study to build the required background.
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How possible is it for a microbiologist ( first degree) to run a masters in Chemical Engineering? Is it a better idea? please advice
 
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It may be difficult for a biologist to have enough engineering background to be successful at a graduate level.
 
Chemical engineering majors divert from chemistry courses to chem engineering courses after ochem; you'd probably have to start-over there and take all the engineering and math requirements.
 

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