The University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering 99 courses 129 total credits
Chemical engineering is one of the most broadly-based engineering disciplines. Its field of practice covers the development, design, and control of processes and products that involve molecular change, both chemical and biological, and the operation of such processes. Because many of the products that sustain and improve life are produced by carefully designed and controlled molecular changes, the chemical engineer serves in a wide variety of industries. These industries range from chemical and energy companies to producers of all types of consumer and specialty products, pharmaceuticals, textiles, polymers, advanced materials, and solid-state and biomedical devices. Careers are available in industry, government, consulting, and education. Areas of professional work include research and development, operations, technical service, product development, process and plant design, market analysis and development, process control, and pollution abatement. The chemical engineering degree program prepares students for professional practice in chemically related careers after the bachelor's degree or an advanced degree. Chemical engineering graduates are expected to attain the following capabilities at or within a few years of graduation: Become leading professionals who advance chemical engineering practice and knowledge in multiple fields, such as energy, materials, environmental and systems engineering, electronics, biotechnology, human health, public service, and education; continue to educate themselves, seeking new and innovative engineering approaches as dictated by their needs, interests, and circumstances; become ethical and productive engineers, who recognize and acknowledge the local and global impacts of engineering technology on humans and the environment. To meet the program objective, the faculty has designed a rigorous, demanding, and state-of-the-art curriculum that integrates lectures and laboratory experience in basic science, mathematics, engineering science, engineering design, and the liberal arts.
| Approved technical focus area electives (see Course Lists tab) | 6 credits |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 0 credits |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | credits |
| College Requirements - Engineering | credits |
| General University Requirements | credits |
| Upper-division mathematics course | credits |
Degree
Degree
Hours chosen from:
Area 1, Process Systems and Product Engineering
Area 2, Materials Engineering
Area 3, Environmental Engineering
Track A: Cellular and Bioprocess Engineering
Track B: Biomedical Engineering
Area 5, Energy Technologies
Area 6, Engineering Economics and Business Leadership
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