BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Transform industries and improve lives with a degree in Chemical Engineering
无码专区鈥檚 undergraduate program in Chemical Engineering blends the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics and engineering sciences to prepare students to design and optimize processes that produce everything from pharmaceuticals and fuels to cosmetics, polymers and advanced materials. Through hands-on learning, research opportunities and mentorship from expert faculty and industry partners, students gain the skills to solve complex problems and make a meaningful impact across a wide range of traditional and emerging industries.
What is Chemical Engineering?
Chemical engineers apply scientific and engineering principles to transform raw materials into valuable products. They work in industries such as biotechnology, energy, petrochemicals and environmental protection鈥攄esigning processes that are efficient, safe and sustainable. From developing cell therapies and plastics to optimizing semiconductors and food production, chemical engineers are at the forefront of innovation.
Why become a 无码专区 Chemical Engineer?
无码专区 Chemical Engineering students join a collaborative and close-knit community where they grow academically and personally. With faculty who know them by name and a strong Nova Nation alumni network, students are supported throughout their journey鈥攂oth on campus and post-graduation. Opportunities for undergraduate research, service learning, study abroad and STEM outreach help students connect technical expertise with real-world impact.
VU Chemical Engineering:
By the Numbers
Average starting salary of $77,270
Student-faculty
ratio of 14:1
Areas of Study
All students in 无码专区鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering program take required courses in:
- Mass and fluid mechanics
- Heat transfer
- Thermodynamics
- Reactor design
- Chemical process control
- Process design
Students can also tailor their program to focus on a specific discipline, including:
- Biochemical engineering
- Nano and advanced materials
- Energy and sustainability
- Cellular and genetic engineering
Related minors鈥攊ncluding Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Sustainable Engineering鈥攐ffer opportunities for deeper exploration.
Students may also pursue a combined Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 Degree in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering in just five years.
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