Program Overview

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Program

The Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department at the University of Iowa provides a stimulating academic community where students engage in a highly personalized learning and research environment. Faculty within the department have focused research projects in biological and pharmaceutical systems, clean energy and catalysis, air quality and climate, polymeric and advanced materials, quantum chemical simulation, and remote sensing.

Program Overview

• Active Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs provide students with opportunities to obtain specialized knowledge and expertise through advanced course work in chemical engineering and related disciplines.
• The programs are designed to equip the student with the skills to pursue a career in industry, academia, or government.

Research Areas

• Biological and pharmaceutical systems
• Clean energy and catalysis
• Air quality and climate
• Polymeric and advanced materials
• Quantum chemical simulation
• Remote sensing

Mentorship Programs

• Peer mentoring programs
• Faculty mentoring programs
• Alumni mentoring programs
  • Students are assigned a peer mentor and a faculty mentor (non-research advisor) during the summer before entering the program.
  • The department also offers a voluntary alumni mentoring program in which students are paired up with an alumni mentor.

Program Statistics

• Fully funded PhD programs
• Ratio of graduate students to research active faculty: 3.4:1

Program Resources

• CBE Theses & Dissertations
• Resources & Forms
• Course Offerings
• Admissions Process
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