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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.
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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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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