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Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineers shape the future of a wide range of fields, from renewable and traditional energy, to semiconductors and nanomaterials, to chemicals and food manufacturing.
- Gain skills to work in manufacturing; patent law; business; pharmaceutical development, design and construction; energy; food processing; electronics; environmental health; water safety and management; and much more
- Be part of the renewable and sustainable energy revolution for a greener world
- Help develop innovative materials for semiconductors, energy production, medical applications and more
- Invent, design and operate manufacturing processes involving chemical transformations into important products, from food to consumer electronics to medical devices
Chemical & Biological Engineering
Chemical and biological engineers guide the development and production of pharmaceuticals, biomedical devices, chemicals, therapeutics and advanced materials.
- Help develop new medical products to improve the health and lives of people around the world
- Discover advances in tissue engineering for regenerating cartilage, cardiac muscles and more
- Learn and apply skills in biology and medicine to critical engineering challenges, including vaccine research and regenerative medicine
- Leverage genomic engineering and synthetic biology for new pharmaceutical, gene therapy and biofuels applications
Be part of developing innovative energy, health and technology solutions to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow
Learn critical, real-world technical and problem-solving skills as a CU engineer
Gain a solid foundation as an engineer and scientist with highly sought-after skills for the workforce, or prepare to continue your education as a graduate student, lawyer, researcher or medical doctor
This is Chemical & Biological Engineering.
Earn a degree from CU Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Be successful.
A recent survey of 2019 department graduates showed that over 90% went on to full-time employment in industry, attained high-quality internships or continued their education in prestigious graduate schools
Employment in traditional chemical engineering and related fields is projected to grow by 6% over the next eight years, with median annual wages ranging from $98,000 to $119,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, energy, biomedical, aerospace, defense and other sectors competitively recruit our chem-bio Buffs, offering employment in Colorado, across the U.S. and around the world.