Chemical Engineering - FAQ
What is a Chemical Engineer?
A chemical engineer is an engineer with a deep understanding of chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
Related Websites:
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AiCHE) main site
What does a Chemical Engineer do?
Because the talent set of a chemical engineer is very broad, our graduates find employment in a wide variety of fields, ranging from the chemical industry, to the biomedical industry, to the electronics industry, to the petroleum industry, to law and beyond.
Why come to UCI?
Our classes are small in size, taught by experts in their fields, and our students have many opportunities to work on cutting edge research projects with excellent faculty.
What is unique about the undergraduate program at UCI?
The undergraduate degree offers technical electives that cover a broad spectrum of topics (environmental, materials, biochemical, biomedical, electronic processing), and students can specialize in one of three areas:
- Environmental Engineering
- Biochemical Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
What if I want a more biological focus?
Because many of the courses required for the degree are foundation courses for biological science (e.g., general and organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry), undergraduate majors in Chemical Engineering can easily take additional classes in Biological Sciences and Biomedical Engineering.
What if I want to go into a Health Profession?
By adding just a few additional classes to the standard Chemical Engineering curriculum, students can satisfy all requirements for entry into Medical School, Pharmacy School, and Dental School.
