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Engineering

BChE Chemical Engineering at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Endless Career Opportunities Chemical engineering deals with the physical, chemical and biological transformations of matter — engineering on the molecular scale. With its emphasis on problem-solving skills, quantitative analysis and teamwork, a chemical engineering education provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of fulfilling future careers. Graduates of our program are in strong demand and hired by a broad array of employers, including companies in the energy, biotechnology, semiconductor, management, consulting, and pharmaceutical industries, in addition to a variety of small start-up companies and the chemical process industry.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Biochemical and biomedical engineering, New energy technology, Catalysis and reactions, Colloids and interfaces, Environmental chemical engineering, Systems biology, Materials, polymers and composites, Thermodynamics, transport and separations. Sample required courses: CHEG112 Introduction to Chemical Engineering; CHEM111 General Chemistry; CHEM112 General Chemistry; CISC106 General Computer Science for Engineers; EGGG101 Introduction to Engineering (FYE); ENGL110 First-Year Writing.

Career pathways

Career options: Chemical Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Engineer, Research Associate, Simulation Engineer, Software Developer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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