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School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health

Chemical and Biological Engineering

Transform molecular discoveries into large-scale industrial realities with Illinois Tech’s historic chemical and biological engineering programs. Backed by a century-long legacy of academic distinction, our program delivers premier, ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees alongside advanced master’s and doctoral pathways. You will immerse yourself in the deep technical complexities of transport processes, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics, discovering how to clean water supplies, engineer sustainable alternative fuels, and develop clean energy infrastructure for global markets.  

Whether your goals point toward a degree in chemical engineering, biomolecular systems, or a specialized Master of Pharmaceutical Engineering, our curriculum balances pure scientific theory with intense laboratory practice. You can customize your training through highly marketable specializations in polymer science and engineering, electrochemical devices, and advanced bioprocess engineering. This multifaceted technical training ensures that you master the equipment design, fluid mechanics, and safety protocols required to excel as elite process engineers and biotech team leaders. 

 

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