BS Molecular Engineering at University of Chicago

Programme overview

Engineering focuses on solving complex technological problems and, in the case of molecular engineering, applying molecular-level science to the design of advanced devices and systems, processes, and technologies. The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) is at the forefront of developing advanced molecular technologies to address pressing global and societal challenges, like those found in the fields of quantum computing and materials, cancer treatment, water use and purification, energy storage, and regenerative medicine.

Faculty: The College | Department: Molecular Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Autumn | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Completing mathematics, chemistry, and physics course work concurrently during the first year at the University of Chicago is highly recommended for students who receive mathematics placements in MATH 15200 or higher. Students also are advised to start the mathematics, chemistry, and physics sequences at the highest level for which they are prepared, and to complete their general education requirements as early as po

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the College, not to the major (university-level requirement): first-year applicants apply through the Common Application or Apply Coalition with the UChicago supplement essays and submit the secondary school report and transcript, two teacher evaluations and a mid-year report; testing follows the University's No Harm Testing Policy. Majors are declared after enrolment and must satisfy the College general education Core plus the major requirements listed in the catalogue.

USD 75,960 a year (2026-27). College tuition for the 2026-27 academic year (cost of attendance table); excludes student services fee, U-Pass fee, class fee, housing, food and books. Source

First-year admission is offered for entrance in the Autumn Quarter only (except prospective students-at-large).

First-year application plans (as published for the 2025-26 cycle): Early Decision I and Early Action deadline 3 November 2025; Early Decision II and Regular Decision deadline 5 January 2026. Applications are accepted through the Common Application and Apply Coalition, Powered by Scoir. An application fee or automatic fee waiver is required, SAT/ACT scores are covered by the No Harm Testing Policy.

Apply through the official page: https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/application/

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