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Chemical Engineers utilize principles from physical sciences like chemistry and physics, along with life sciences including biochemistry and microbiology, to develop and enhance manufacturing processes. These processes efficiently create a wide array of products, from pharmaceuticals and chemicals to fuels and advanced materials. At Penn's chemical engineering department, students gain a solid grounding in core engineering principles while learning about contemporary chemical engineering advancements. This flexible program prepares graduates for successful careers across various sectors, including chemical manufacturing, research, healthcare, legal fields, public service, and academia.
International applicant should have completed a program of secondary education that would enable you to enter a university in your own country (e.g., A-levels, Abitur).
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.