Program Tracks

We provide three suggested ‘tracks’ for students to follow who wish to perform specializations in particular areas. The tracks only provide suggestions for students to follow in choosing electives – they do not relax or add to the requirements for the B.S. Chemical Engineering degree. Students are not required to follow one of these tracks.

Biological Engineering Track

The biological engineering track aims at educating students in the basics of cell and molecular biology and the application of engineering principles in biological systems. The ultimate goal is to use quantitative engineering concepts and tools to design biological processes, biological products and novel therapeutics e.g. naturally-inspired products, anti-inflammatory drugs, biomaterials for drug/protein delivery, cell-based devices for gene/protein delivery or engineered tissues for organ replacement.

Materials Engineering Track

The materials engineering track aims to prepare students for careers related to the design, testing, and use of novel and/or complex materials for a variety of technological applications. This emphasis is appropriate to the increasing role of product design in the chemical engineering profession.

Process Engineering Track

The process engineering track aims to provide students with the background and skills to prepare them for chemical manufacturing settings.

This document provides further details regarding the program tracks.