BSc in Chemical Engineering - Biomolecular Engineering in Urbana United States | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Biomolecular Engineering specialization expands on core chemical engineering concepts, with a focus on biological and biotechnological applications. This prepares students for careers in food science, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology sectors.
During the initial two years, the Chemical Engineering program establishes a robust science foundation through courses in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, introductory Chemical Engineering principles, and core concepts like Mass/Energy Balances and Thermodynamics. The third year advances into specialized Chemistry topics including Physical and Analytical Chemistry, alongside key Chemical Engineering subjects like Momentum Transfer, Separation Processes, and Reactor Design. The final year integrates this knowledge through advanced technical electives, Process Control, and comprehensive Capstone Lab and Design courses, where students tackle real-world projects in teams, applying their accumulated expertise.

The Chemical Engineering program offers two distinct tracks: Traditional Chemical Engineering and Biomolecular Engineering. Both maintain rigorous chemical engineering fundamentals, but the Biomolecular track emphasizes bio-oriented processes and technologies through its elective offerings.