Chemical Engineering

 

At CBU, all chemical engineering courses feature small class sizes and are taught by experienced faculty. Our laboratory facilities provide hands-on experiences that give you practice in and further knowledge of what you learn in the classroom. Our program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE) degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Objectives, Outcomes & Accreditation Information

Program Options

Concentrations

Within the major, you may choose a concentration in:

• Traditional chemical engineering: The unique training of the chemical engineer is essential when processes involve the chemical or physical transformation of matter. The study involves principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and economics.
• Biochemical engineering: The training of a biochemical engineer focuses on pharmaceuticals, commercial enzymes, food additives, and biofuels. It is also a good preparation for medical school because it includes the courses required for medical school admission.

Program Highlights

Focus Your Study with Elective Courses

We offer elective courses in industrial safety and air pollution for students who are interested in regulatory affairs or environmental careers.

Internships with Major Corporations

An internship during your study provides you with first-hand management experience. More than 90% of our graduates from 2009 to 2018 had some paid industrial employment prior to graduation. CBU engineering students have interned with businesses including:

• FedEx
• Medtronic
• Merck Consumer Care
• Wright Medical

What You’ll Study

The Chemical Engineering major requires 132 credit hours. You’ll take CBU general education and liberal arts courses, plus courses in:

Near the end of the program, you’ll choose the topic of your individual senior project. Often these projects can be completed at the same time as an industrial internship, which lets you apply your academic training to real-world problems.

The Academic Catalog lists all course requirements for both concentrations:

Minors

The Gadomski School of Engineering offers the following minors:

Is Chemical Engineering for You?

If some of these skills and interests describe you, a career in Chemical Engineering may be for you:

• Use reasoning and logic to solve problems
• Identify and solve problems
• Develop rules and guidelines
• Design equipment and technology
• Analyze user needs and requirements

Careers

Chemical engineers hold jobs such as:

• Biochemical/bioprocess engineer
• Chemical engineer
• Health and safety engineer
• Pharmaceutical biologics engineer
• Research investigator/engineer
• Technical support engineer

Our Graduates

At present, our graduates hold positions such as:

Related Programs

You may also be interested in another of these CBU undergraduate programs:

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