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The College of Engineering offers a full-time academic program leading to a
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree in 4 years. The Bachelor of
Science in Chemical Engineering is accredited by the EAC Commission of ABET, 111
Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700. A student may also able to obtain a Bachelor and Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
in 5 years.
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 Video Clip: "Undergraduate
Research Assistants"
A sophomore Chemical Engineering major talks about the research opportunities
given to ChemE majors.
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Flash Video, 3.6 MB) |
The early years of the Villanova chemical engineering curriculum emphasize
the basic principles of natural and engineering sciences. Later courses use
these principles to develop skills in chemical engineering design - the solving
of non-routine, open-ended problems requiring the exercise of judgment, and
constrained by economic, safety, reliability or other requirements. Courses
gradually develop the students' abilities, with the complexity of design
experiences systematically increasing throughout the required courses in
chemical engineering science, and culminating in the senior process equipment
design course.
In the senior
year, the student develops the ability to work independently by carrying out a
chemical engineering research project. All stages of the curriculum apply
computers in various modes, ranging from programming personal computers for the
solution of simple problems, through the use of computers for process monitoring
and control, to the use of sophisticated software packages for process design.
Preparation for Rewarding Careers
The undergraduate program prepares our students to hit the ground running once they leave the hallowed halls of Villanova and the
Department of Chemical Engineering. Our students typically pursue industrial jobs, graduate school, professional school (law, medicine, and business) as well as enter the armed forces. Our small student-to-faculty ratio, interactive classroom environment, and family
atmosphere of the department allow our students to succeed.
Upon graduating, our students have entered fields, including industrial manufacturing, agricultural chemical manufacturing, bio-technology, advanced materials, electronic materials, fuels & energy, plastics and polymers, safety & loss prevention, pharmaceuticals & drugs, environmental protection, consumer products, bulk & specialty chemicals, and automation & control.
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Video Clip: "Why
I Chose VU"
A freshman Chemical Engineering major talks about why he chose Villanova.
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Possible Focuses
Technical electives allow the student to tailor the program toward career goals
and focus on:
- Biotechnology
- Nano and Advanced Materials
- The Environment
- Advanced Fundamental Chemical Engineering
Recent Minors of Our Students
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Philosophy
- Theology
- Business
- Others
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