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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

Mission Statement The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (B.S.Ch.E.) degree program in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering provides an outstanding education that prepares students to be productive and responsible members of society, with the skills and knowledge to be successful in their professional careers or post-graduate studies. This is accomplished by engaging students in a variety of academic, research and service activities, and fostering a .

Faculty: School of Engineering  |  Department: Chemical & Biological Engineering  |  Duration: 121 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Requires 121 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to the major/department (admission to UNM is separate): Freshmen and transfer students are admitted directly to the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering as pre-major students. Pre-major students are reviewed for admission to the B.S.Ch.E. degree program after they meet the following program admission requirements: Earn a cumulative overall GPA of at least 2.30; Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 and grades of “C” or better in the technical courses identified in Footnote 1 of the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering requirement table below; Complete ENGL 1110 or the equivalent with a grade of “C” or better; Be in good academic standing with the School of Engineering. See "Additional Information" in the School of Engineering section of this Catalog. Admission as a major in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is required for consideration of candidacy for the B.S.Ch.E. degree program.

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.

Freshmen may begin in the Summer, Fall or Spring terms after high school graduation; most students apply for the Fall term, when courses begin in August.

Freshman priority application dates: Fall term June 1; Spring term December 13; Summer term May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable) or an approved fee waiver, and is valid for one year (four consecutive semesters). Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) are not required for admission but may be helpful in some cases. Applications may be submitted online or on a hardcopy form.

Transfer priority application dates: Fall August 1; Spring December 1; Summer May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable).

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

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