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Bachelor of Science Programs

Chemical Engineering (BS)

A degree in chemical engineering gives you the opportunity to tackle the world's energy challenges with innovative solutions. Our graduates excel at the forefront of materials and microelectronics, where they develop materials for semiconductor devices, synthesize nanomaterials and thin films crucial for solar cells and display screens, and pioneer polymers for electronic device components. 

Career opportunities include:

  • Development of new electrical or electronic devices
  • Design of renewable energy equipment or systems
  • Production and quality control of next-generation batteries for electric vehicles
  • Higher education teaching or research

Biological Engineering (BS)

Design materials for enhanced drug delivery and optimizing medical device performance.

Biological engineers specialize in human health research and applications, including:

  • Biotechnology
  • Sustainable biofuels
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Vaccine development
  • Tissue engineering and regeneration
  • Biomaterials
  • Genome engineering
  • Medical devices
  • Protein engineering
  • Stem cells

 

Biotech 3D printer

 

Accelerated Master's Degree

Currently enrolled CU Boulder undergraduate students have the opportunity to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in a shorter period of time with the Bachelor’s–Accelerated Master’s (BAM) degree program.

About the BAM program

 

#13

Public chemical engineering
undergraduate program
U.S. News and World Report, 2025

 

16

Average years of teaching
per faculty member

 

#2

Boulder named #2 best place to live for quality of life
U.S. News & World Report, 2025

Mentor Programs

Peer Mentor Program

For first- and second-year students to receive practical advice on classes, careers and life outside of school.

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Alumni Student Mentor Program

Open to undergraduate and graduate students, this program fosters professional growth in the next generation of chemical and biological engineers by facilitating meaningful connections between alumni and students. 

About the Student Mentor Program

 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Students who perform laboratory research gain valuable lab skills, independent thinking, experience in designing experiment and enhance their resumes.

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