Bachelor of Science - Chemical and Biological Engineering
- 4 years
- Duration
- 29,928 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Fort Collins / USA
- Location
- Colorado State University
- School
Program description
The curriculum for Chemical and Biological Engineering is founded on the principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. The program is well matched with pre-health profession prerequisites. The Chemical and Biological Engineering curriculum fosters professionalism, cultivates project management abilities, and instills an enthusiasm for lifelong learning. Graduates of our curriculum are well equipped to embark on diverse careers or to seek further education. The extensive and robust scientific foundation of chemical and biological engineering has maintained our graduates' position constantly at or near the pinnacle in terms of income and demand among B.S. graduates.
Concentrations
- Advanced Materials Concentration
- Biomanufacturing Concentration
- Molecular Medicine Concentration
- Sustainable Engineering Concentration
Potential Occupations
Graduates of Chemical and Biological Engineering work in biotechnology, biomedical, microelectronics, environmental, consultancy, alternative energy, petroleum, chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and other business and government sectors. Undergraduate research, internships, voluntary work, and cooperative education are advised for practical training. Advanced degree holders may take on additional responsibility and reach professional heights.
Program structure
- General Chemistry
- Attributes of Living Systems
- Calculus for Physical Scientists
- Physics for Scientists and Engineers
- Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Material and Energy Balances
- Modern Organic Chemistry
- Thermodynamic Process Analysis
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Principles of Biochemistry
- Molecular Concepts and Applications
- Chemical and Biological Reactor Design
- Process Simulation
- Momentum Transfer and Mechanical Separations
- Heat and Mass Transfer Fundamentals
- Process Control and Instrumentation
- Separation Processes
- Professional Development
- Bioscience, Engineering and Technical Electives
Price
- Tuition Fees: 29,928 - 32,734 USD
- Accommodation: 9,750 - 11,420 USD
- Meals: 6,410 - 7,890 USD
- Insurance: 3,222 - 3,222 USD
ESTIMATED TOTAL: 49,310 - 55,266 USD
Requirements for applicants
GPA requirements
- A cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale) AND
- Four years of college-prep math; Algebra 1, geometry, and algebra 2 or equivalents are preferred. The fourth year of math must be at or above the level of algebra 2 (e.g. algebra 3, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, college algebra, etc.) Statistics is not a qualifying math course.
- Grades of C or better in all completed math courses AND
- One year of chemistry or physics completed or in progress.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS: 6 Note: students may be granted full admission with lower scores of 5.5 IELTS however they would need to complete an English test that may result in EAP coursework being required alongside regular coursework for 1-2 semesters
- TOEFL: 72 Note: students may be granted full admission with lower scores of 60-71 TOEFL however they would need to complete an English test that may result in EAP coursework being required alongisde regular coursework for 1-2 semesters
- Duolingo: 110
- PTEA: 50
- Other Tests: Successful completion of the Intensive English Program (IEP) at CSU
About the university
Established in 1870, Colorado State University (CSU) ranks among the premier public research universities in the United States. The university is situated in the foothills of the picturesque Rocky Mountains near Fort Collins, just an hour from Denver, Colorado.
CSU is internationally acknowledged in various essential subjects, including cancer research, atmospheric science, animal science, climate change, forest and wildlife management, engineering, and water management.
At CSU, you will have the option to build a distinctive academic trajectory tailored to your objectives. You will become part of a nurturing campus featuring distinguished instructors, over 2,500 international students from 112 nations, and access to tools that will assist you in exploring your interests.
