Why ChBE for Undergrad?
Our undergraduate programs each provide a challenging curriculum that allows students to pursue a variety of career options. Not only do our graduates work in a variety of high-tech industries, they are well prepared to pursue careers in medicine or other fields in which a strong science and technology background can be a plus, such as business or law.
ChBE is ranked in top 10 US public universities- Ranked in top 20 programs in the US
- Multiple degrees and options (see below)
- Strong emphasis on undergrad research opportunities (over 2/3 of undergrads participate)
- Senior Thesis
- Independent Study
- Research for pay (Discovery Learn, UROP, BURST)
- Emphasis on teamwork
- Innovative teaching
Students conduct heat transfer and fluid dynamics experiments in the Undergraduate Lab I course - Award-winning educators
- Special programs
- Co-op program
- Study abroad
- Honors
- BS/MS
- Earn-Learn
- High level of interaction between faculty and students
- Interaction with industry
Multiple Degrees and Options
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has two distinct ABET accredited BS degree programs.
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering
The BS in chemical engineering also offers optional variations to the core curriculum that allow students to specialize.
• Environmental
• Energy
• Biotechnology
• Materials
• Computer
• Microelectronic