Program Overview

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Chemical Engineering, B.S.

The Chemical Engineering B.S. program at Florida Tech is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, and the fundamentals of engineering. This program emphasizes collaboration and hands-on learning, preparing students for exciting, high-demand careers in a range of fields.

Program Overview

Chemical engineering puts the principles of chemistry into industrial practice. A degree in chemical engineering combines a foundation of math and natural sciences with the fundamentals of systems thinking, opening up opportunities in fields such as food production, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and solar energy. Students interested in medical careers can also choose a premedical concentration to tailor their studies accordingly.

Locations Offered

• Melbourne Campus

Why Choose Florida Tech for Chemical Engineering?

Florida Tech’s chemical engineering B.S. degree program emphasizes collaboration and hands-on learning. The practical experience gained through internships, project-based courses, independent study, and faculty-mentored research prepares students well to work on interdisciplinary teams in organizations of all kinds.

Careers in Chemical Engineering

Careers in chemical engineering typically involve solving problems related to the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. This might also involve the design of processes and equipment for manufacturing or the test methods for manufacturing products. Careers in chemical engineering are found in a variety of industries, from energy, electronics, food, and clothing to healthcare, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and business services.

• Materials and process engineer
  • Industrial engineer
  • Systems engineer
  • Nuclear engineer
  • Materials planner/business analyst
  • Data scientist
• Advanced chemical engineer
  • Chemical design engineer
  • Research engineer
  • Process engineer
  • Field engineer
  • Senior engineering technician

Advanced Degree Options

After earning their chemical engineering B.S., students pursue graduate and professional degrees in a range of chemical engineering, materials sciences, biotechnology, and related fields at Florida Tech and other prestigious universities.

• Chemical Engineering, M.S.
• Systems Engineering, Ph.D.
• Chemistry, Ph.D.

Curriculum

The chemical engineering B.S. offers a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, and the fundamentals of engineering. In addition to core classes for the major, students can personalize their program through electives and/or adding a minor. A premedical concentration is offered as well.

• Chemical Process Control
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
• Chemical Engineering Reactor Design

Research Areas

Florida Tech’s chemical engineering faculty examine the smallest of elements to address big issues. The overarching areas of research emphasis include:

• Advanced separations
• Biomaterials and tissue engineering
• Energy and environment
• Materials processing and characterization
• Process design and optimization
• Sub and supercritical fluids

Related Programs

Students might also be interested in:

• Biochemistry, B.S.
• Biomedical Engineering, B.S.
• Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Program Accreditation

The Chemical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. Additional information can be found on the department’s ABET Accreditation information page.