Information for Prospective Undergraduates
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What is
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Why a BS in Chemical
and Biological Engineering
What is Chemical
Engineering
Why a BS in Chemical Engineering
Learn more about being a Chemical Engineer
Why the University of Colorado
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has two distinct BS degree programs:
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical & Biological Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
What is Chemical and Biological Engineering?
Development of pharmaceuticals and creation of new advanced materials by tissue engineering in particular pose additional constraints in terms of creating products that are both safe and efficacious for human use.
Why a BS in Chemical and Biological Engineering?
With the BS degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering you
will develop an affinity and synergy within the fields of molecular and cellular
biology including:
• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Tissue Engineering and
• Medicine
Students can expect training in the traditional field of chemical engineering with
a focus on:
• Chemical Transformations
• Chemical Separations
• Biotechnology
• Metabolic Engineering
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
Students must master additional skills in biology, medicine, bioseparations,
biological laboratory skills, and biological transformations.
Chemical engineers invent, design, and operate manufacturing processes that involve the chemical transformation of raw materials into products that are of value to mankind.
Such products require purification and packaging for distribution, and raw materials require proper handling and preparation. Since such processes are often energy intensive, involve hazardous materials, and produce byproducts and wastes, chemical engineers also work in energy management, safety, pollution prevention, and waste treatment and disposal.
The advance of modern technology depends on the production of specialized chemicals and materials based on them, economically and with minimal adverse impact on the environment. This essential and exciting activity is what chemical engineering is all about.
Why a BS in Chemical Engineering?
The Chemical Engineering program has curriculum options that allow interested
students to specialize in areas such as computers, environmental engineering,
bioengineering, and materials.
As a Chemical engineer you can expect to work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, microelectronics, electronic and advanced materials, polymers, business services, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries, among others.
As part of your chemical engineering degree program at CU-Boulder, you may pursue options in bioengineering, environmental engineering, computers, materials science, and microelectronics. There also is a pre-medicine curriculum.
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Why the University of Colorado?
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is ranked in the top 20 programs in the United States, and features a strong emphasis on undergraduate research, innovative teaching methods, a high level of interaction between faculty and students, and a cooperative education program.
We encourage all interested students to apply to our program, and to contact us to schedule a visit to the department.
A Bachelor of Science degree in chemical and biological engineering prepares you for a professional career in many industries. Many of these job opportunities involve technical challenges using and extending the principles learned in your degree program of study. The advance of technology requires that your education continue throughout your career, built on a solid foundation that you receive here at CU.
How will my AP and IB credit count towards my degree in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department?
The University of Colorado has established tables showing the course credit you will receive depending on the scores you receive on
Advanced Placement and
International Baccalaureate exams. While looking at these tables will give you some information about the credit you might receive, many students still have questions about exactly how this credit applies to their degree. Our department
equivalency table shows exactly how your credit counts toward your degree in our program.
AP & IB Equivalency Tables
I’d like to transfer into the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department. How do I go about this?
It depends on where you currently are enrolled. Students within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU-Boulder need to complete a “Change of Major Form”, available on the forms drop-down of the college website. Students in another college at CU-Boulder would want to look at the requirements for
Intra-University Transfers. There are specific deadlines each semester for intra-university transfers, so make sure you are aware of when you need to apply. Students from outside the CU-Boulder community should view the information available to
prospective transfer students. You will need to complete an application to the university.
Where can I find more information about the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU-Boulder?
General information on the College of Engineering can be found on the prospective student website. Here you will find details on how to sign up for a college tour, what facilities are available within the college, and which scholarships are available specifically to engineering students.
I’m looking for information on financial aid. Does the department have any specific aid for incoming students?
The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department does not have any financial aid specifically for our students. You can check with the university
Office of Financial Aid and the
College of Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship Coordinator.
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