BSE Chemical Engineering at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The major in chemical engineering provides students with a comprehensive education at the forefront of technology, focusing on solving pressing societal issues. By emphasizing fundamental concepts, problem-solving skills, laboratory techniques, and effective communication, the program prepares graduates to tackle challenges in the areas of sustainability, climate change, environmental protection, energy, and health while driving innovation to create new sensors, advanced materials, and manufacturing processes. Programs designed to lead to professional licensure are subject to federal regulations regarding informational disclosures.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Chemical and Biochemical Engineering | Duration: 128 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) with a major in chemical engineering requires a minimum of 128 s.h., plus a maximum of five 1 s.h. seminars and one 0 s.h. seminar.

Career pathways

Chemical and biochemical engineering graduates work across industries involved in chemical production, pharmaceuticals, energy, materials, food processing, biotechnology, and environmental applications. Career paths include process development, production engineering, plant design, research and development, and roles focused on safety, quality, or environmental compliance.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants may apply for the Fall semester (Early Action and regular deadlines) or the Summer Session; international applicants have Fall and Spring semester acceptance deadlines.

Transfer applicants may enter in the Fall semester or the Spring semester.

First-year: Early Action deadline for Fall is November 2 (documents November 9); regular admission deadline is February 1 (documents February 8); Summer Session or Fall acceptance deadline is May 3. Admission decisions are rolling from August. Application fee is $55 (fee waiver available). Apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). ACT/SAT is optional (test-optional, 'no harm' policy; some programmes have specific requirements); ACT code 1356, SAT code 6681.

Transfer: most undergraduate programmes close May 3 for Fall (documents by August 1) and December 1 for Spring (November 16 for international applicants); deadlines vary for some education, nursing and business programmes. Application fee is $55 (fee waiver available); apply through the University of Iowa application.

International first-year: Early Action November 2 (documents November 9); regular deadline February 1 (documents February 8); Fall acceptance deadline May 3; Spring acceptance deadline November 16. Admission decisions are rolling from mid-September; deadlines vary by area of study. Application fee is $80 (non-refundable; waivers only for applicants graduating from a US high school who qualify financially). ACT/SAT is required if used for the English proficiency requirement or for scholarships; TOEFL or IELTS accepted.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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