Chemical Engineering BSCHE

Degree Awarded: BS in Chemical Engineering (BSCHE)
Minimum Required Credits: 124.0
Co-op Option: Three Co-op, Two Co-op, One Co-op, No Co-op
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.0701
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 17-2041

About the Program

The Chemical Engineering degree at Drexel equips students with a rigorous understanding of mathematics, chemistry and physics, engages them in practical engineering design using modern computational tools and includes expansive opportunities to explore the humanities. Experiential learning is central: students deepen their understanding of classroom concepts in our comprehensive chemical engineering laboratory, work in teams to execute real-world-inspired design projects, discover meaningful connections between their coursework and their co-op experiences and have ample opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research in our world-class labs. Our graduates possess the mathematical reasoning, data-driven decision making, teamwork and leadership skills for rewarding careers in chemical engineering as well as other quantitative disciplines.

The Professional Chemical Engineer

Chemical engineers design products, devices and processes that convert raw materials into valuable products. Key application examples include pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, integrated circuits, electrical energy, petrochemicals, biologically derived chemicals, plastics and other materials. The design cycle often begins with laboratory discoveries that must be scaled up to production levels through integrated design that addresses economics, environmental impact, safety, and ethics. The chemical engineer will be indispensable to every effort to build a more sustainable society.

Senior Design

The Capstone Senior Design project is the culminating experience of the Chemical Engineering curriculum. Operating in teams, students synthesize core knowledge from transport, thermodynamics, kinetics, and separations into a coherent engineering solution with the help of an industrial or academic advisor. Through open-ended, constraint-driven problems, informed by industrial or societal needs, students develop professional competencies in teamwork, project management, ethical judgment, and technical communication while balancing feasibility, safety, economics, and sustainability. The capstone bridges theory and practice, marking the transition from student to practicing engineer.

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the School of Engineering

Admission Requirements

Same as Drexel admission requirements.

Degree Requirements

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A complete list of eligible Introductory Core Competency courses can be found here.

Program Learning Outcomes

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of the engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies