Chemical engineers develop manufacturing processes for a wide variety of applications such as food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, biotechnology and environmental technology. Examples of these applications include creating new vaccines and antibiotics and cleaning up air and water pollution.
UMBC’s B.S. in Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Chemical Engineering Program criteria.
All tracks lead to the B.S. in Chemical Engineering and require the same chemical engineering core classes and gateway requirements. Each track allows for specialized science courses and technical electives to better meet your career goals. Your advisor can help you decide which track is right for you.
Three tracks allow students to specialize their focus:
Traditional
Prepares students for careers in industries such as chemical processing, energy, advanced materials, food processing, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and consulting
Biotechnology & Bioengineering
Prepares students for careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, medical device development, regulatory affairs, or to continue to medical, graduate, or professional schools
Environmental Engineering & Sustainability
Prepares students for careers in industries such as alternative energy, water and wastewater treatment, and environmental consulting
Coursework
The following documents are provided to help students develop their plans and ensure they are taking classes in the proper sequences to graduate on time.
- Compare coursework across all tracks (.pdf)
- “Bubble Sheets” – show the order courses should be taken given the required sequence of coursework for the each track. **You must be logged into your UMBC account to access these files**
- Gateway Requirements – important requirements for first year, second year and transfer students
- CBEE Undergraduate Program Policies