BS Chemical Engineering at University of Idaho

Programme overview

On an average day in the U.S., nine million barrels of gasoline, four million barrels of diesel, 63,000 tons of fertilizer, 350,000 tons of paper and 74,000 tons of plastics are consumed. Chemical engineers play a crucial role in the production of these high-demand products.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | Duration: 4 years, 125 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include CHE 1230 Computations in Chemical Engineering; CHE 2200 Programming for Chemical Engineers; CHE 2230 Material and Energy Balances; CHE 3260 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics; CHE 3300 Separation Processes I; CHE 3400 Transport and Rate Processes I.

Career pathways

You’ll be prepared for careers as chemical engineers, process engineers, energy specialists, materials engineers, pharmaceutical engineers, environmental engineers, research scientists and technical leaders in industries including energy, biotechnology, manufacturing, healthcare and advanced materials. Related occupations listed for this programme include Architectural and Engineering Managers; Chemical Engineers; Marine Engineers and Naval Architects; Postsecondary Engineering Teachers; Biomedical Engineers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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