Undergraduate Program
Chemical Engineering students explore the science and engineering principles behind transforming raw materials into valuable products and solutions that improve everyday life. Students gain expertise in thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reaction engineering and process design—tools used to develop sustainable energy systems, pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, advanced materials and clean water technologies.
Graduates of chemical engineering work in industries ranging from energy, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals to materials, consumer products and environmental engineering. With their broad skill set, they also find opportunities in medicine, business, law, and advanced research, making chemical engineering one of the most versatile and impactful engineering degrees.
Undergraduate students can choose from the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or further specialize with concentrations in in Biomolecular Engineering, Energy and the Environment and Chemical Process Manufacturing while engaging in hands‑on, lab‑integrated learning and early opportunities in undergraduate research with faculty.
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Chemical Engineering Degree
Chemical Engineering students gain the skills to transform raw materials into products that improve lives worldwide. Through thermodynamics, transport, reaction engineering and process design, they learn to solve pressing challenges in energy, health and sustainability. Graduates pursue careers across industries or branch into medicine, business, law and research—making chemical engineering uniquely versatile and impactful.
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers the B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering with three concentration: Bio-Molecular Engineering, Chemical Process Manufacturing and Energy and the Environment . All options result in a B.S. Chemical Engineering degree and, in all options, students take the same core chemical engineering courses.
- » Bio-Molecular Engineering Concentration
The Bio-Molecular Engineering concentration bridges biology and chemical engineering to solve challenges in health, energy and the environment. Students learn to design, scale and optimize biologically based processes—from bio-separations and pharmaceuticals to biofuels and biomaterials. This concentration prepares graduates to create innovations such as medical devices, drug delivery systems and sustainable biological solutions.
- » Chemical Process Manufacturing Concentration
The Chemical Process Manufacturing concentration focuses on transforming raw materials into high-value products using efficient, safe, and sustainable methods. Students explore cutting-edge topics including Industry 4.0, agile manufacturing, Six Sigma, cybersecurity in production, blockchain in supply chains, and advanced analytical chemistry—equipping them to lead in the future of innovative, tech-enabled manufacturing.
- » Energy and the Environment Concentration
The Energy and the Environment concentration equips students to create cleaner, more sustainable technologies. By applying chemical engineering principles in separations, materials and reactions, students address challenges in batteries, nuclear fuel, solar and biomass energy and waste reuse—leading innovations in emissions reduction, water and air purification and sustainable product development.
Advisement
Before each semester, students will participate in advisement with a professional advisor from the College of Engineering Student Success Center.
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Bachelors/Masters Fast Track Program
The Chemical Engineering Fast-track Master of Science (MS) program is designed to enable ³ÉÄêÈËÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ Technological University ChE undergraduates to accumulate up to nine credit hours of graduate coursework while still pursuing their undergraduate degrees and to transition to the graduate program with anticipated accelerated completion. ChE Fast-track MS students receiving their bachelor's degrees at the end of the Spring semester will be expected to complete the MS by the end of the Summer term of the following year.
Students admitted to the Fast-track CHE MS program will meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate CHE student at ³ÉÄêÈËÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ Tech with at least Junior standing
- Have at least an overall GPA of 3.25
- Have at least a 3.25 GPA in ChE
Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the graduate program. In addition to the requirements for admission to the CHE Fast-track MS program, all requirements for admission to the CHE graduate program must also be met upon graduation.
Participation in the CHE Fast-track MS program does not change the requirements for either the undergraduate or graduate degree. All students in the MS program take 30 credit hours: 24 hours of coursework and 6 hours of research and thesis.
Students who are accepted into the Fast-track MS program will be given strong consideration when prioritizing funding for graduate students research assistantships. Sources of funding usually include the Department, the Centers of Excellence, or external agencies. Selection is based on academic merit and student interest in a particular research area of the faculty and/or Centers of Excellence.
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