MIT students are multi-talented and interested in a variety of topics, so that a single curriculum may not be "big enough" to hold them. Elective courses are available to allow a student to explore topics out of the major subject. With a sufficient concentration of electives, it becomes possible to add a minor subject to a chemical engineering major.

Some 40% of our students declare a minor subject. As might be expected, many of these are in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or business, but we find that students also select other areas, such as languages and theatre arts.

With significantly more work, it is possible to fulfill the degree requirements in two separate departments, and thus achieve a double major.

Chemical Engineering does not itself offer a minor to majors in other departments. However, the Department does offer an alternative major, course 10-C, which may be used as part of a double major. This is often a useful preparation for medical school.

Chemical Engineering majors may apply to attend Practice School. In this program it is possible to earn a Master's degree in chemical engineering in one calendar year beyond the Bachelor's degree.