Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Program Overview

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering combines engineering principles with life sciences to solve problems and advance the field. Students develop hands-on laboratory skills and learn to address the interdisciplinary nature of the field. The program prepares graduates for careers in medical, agricultural, environmental, and biotechnological industries, as well as for graduate studies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is a field that uses engineering principles and problem-solving skills to promote advancements in the life sciences and related areas. It combines engineering, math, science, computation, and humanities/social sciences courses. Students gain hands-on laboratory training and learn to address the cross-disciplinary nature of the field.

Objectives:

• Apply engineering principles to biological systems at the molecular level.
• Solve engineering problems and improve existing products and processes.
• Develop new products and processes in the molecular life sciences.

Careers:

Graduates from the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering program can pursue careers in:

• Medical
• Agricultural
• Environmental
• Biotechnological
• Other related areas