Chemical Engineering
Shorelight - Auburn University, United States
First Year Course Fee
USD 32,246
Course Accredited By
ABET
Chemical engineers contribute to society through the useful application of knowledge and understanding of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics. Chemical engineers traditionally have participated in many decisions crucial to the preservation and improvement of society, including energy, fuel, commodity chemical and food production, resource management, and the design of necessary pollution control measures.
- Emerging new areas such as biotechnology, space technology, nanofabrication technology, semiconductor devices and modern construction materials also utilize the unique capabilities of the chemical engineer. Many technologies to improve public health depend significantly on chemical engineering such as biomaterials, biomedical devices, medical diagnostics, the chemical design and synthesis of drugs, the genetic engineering of therapeutic materials, drug delivery systems and medical imaging technology. Finally, chemical engineering plays an essential role in important environmental technologies such as atmospheric chemistry, product life cycle analysis, bioremediation, environmental risk and impact analysis, environmental friendly manufacturing technology and products, separation and conversion technologies for waste reduction and the cleanup of contaminated sites.
- The instructional mission of the department is to provide its chemical engineering graduates with the tools, skills and competencies necessary to understand and apply today’s technologies and, through life-long learning, successfully develop and employ tomorrow’s technologies.
- Because of their broad training and education, chemical engineers contribute to society in many functions, such as pure research, development, environmental protection, process design, plant operation and manufacturing, marketing, sales, and corporate or government administration.
- The program is specially designed to assure all students have demonstrated capabilities in the core chemical engineering topics including material and energy balances, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, heat, mass and momentum transfer, chemical reaction engineering, continuous and stagewise separation operations, process dynamics, statistics and control. The design experience is interwoven throughout the curriculum from elementary design principles in material and energy balances to the capstone senior process design and process control sequence employing advanced computer process and control simulators and experimental control systems.
- The curriculum is specifically designed to enable graduates to model and design chemical and physical processes, design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret chemical engineering data, and to determine capital and operating costs for chemical and physical processes. The curriculum prepares graduates to understand the need for professional integrity and ethical decision making in the practice of chemical engineering as well as providing an understanding of contemporary issues including business practices, environmental, health, and safety and other public interests. Students are also prepared for graduate study in chemical engineering, medicine, business and law.
- Because of the breadth of chemical engineering opportunities, the department offers a number of specially designed program specializations that provide unique training and course selection to those students who wish to concentrate in a particular area or technology. The current program specializations are biochemical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer-aided chemical engineering, environmental chemical engineering, pre-medicine specialization and pulp, paper and bio-resource engineering.
Enrollment Cycles
- April 2023
- July 2023
- September 2023
KENYA
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms C /7
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms C /7
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms B-/8
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5 (recommended - no part below 6.0
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
TOEFL
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 No sub-score below 14 (My Best Accepted)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No sub-score below 12 (My Best Accepted)
- ID (2 Terms) 79 (recommended - no part below 18) (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)
Duolingo
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
UGANDA
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with a minimum of 2 Principal Passing grades of D or higher and at least 1 subsidiary pass in a college preparatory subject. In addition, Uganda Certificate of Education with a C (7) average or higher or General Certificate of Education Level (O Level) Examination Certificate with 5 academic subjects passed is required
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms C7
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms C7
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms B5
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5 (recommended - no part below 6.0
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
TOEFL
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 No sub-score below 14 (My Best Accepted)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No sub-score below 12 (My Best Accepted)
- ID (2 Terms) 79 (recommended - no part below 18) (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)
Duolingo
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
TANZANIA
- Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms E/5
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms E/5
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms D/4
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5 (recommended - no part below 6.0
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
TOEFL
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 No sub-score below 14 (My Best Accepted)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No sub-score below 12 (My Best Accepted)
- ID (2 Terms) 79 (recommended - no part below 18) (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)
Duolingo
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
United Kingdom
- See GCE criteria
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms GCE
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms GCE
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms GCE
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5 (recommended - no part below 6.0
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
TOEFL
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 No sub-score below 14 (My Best Accepted)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No sub-score below 12 (My Best Accepted)
- ID (2 Terms) 79 (recommended - no part below 18) (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)
Duolingo
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
BTEC
- (BTEC) Extended Diploma (Level 3)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms 96 UCAS Points or MMM Grade
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5 (recommended - no part below 6.0
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
TOEFL
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 No sub-score below 14 (My Best Accepted)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No sub-score below 12 (My Best Accepted)
- ID (2 Terms) 79 (recommended - no part below 18) (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)
Duolingo
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O-LEVEL
- 5 college preparatory subjects passed
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms D or 3
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms D or 3
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms C or 4
English Requirement Certificate
IELTS
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5 (recommended - no part below 6.0
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
TOEFL
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 No sub-score below 14 (My Best Accepted)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No sub-score below 12 (My Best Accepted)
- ID (2 Terms) 79 (recommended - no part below 18) (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)
Duolingo
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
Freshman
FALL
- CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I Laboratory
- ENGL 1100 English Composition I
- ENGR 1110 Introduction to Engineering
- MATH 1610 Calculus I
Core History 1
SPRING
- CHEM 1120 General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II
- CHEM 1121 General Chemistry II Laboratory
- COMP 1200 Introduction to Computing for Engineers and Scientists
- ENGL 1120 English Composition II
- ENGR 1100 Engineering Orientation
- MATH 1620 Calculus II
- PHYS 1600 Engineering Physics I
Sophomore
FALL
- BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology
- & BIOL 1021 Principles of Biology Laboratory
- CHEN 2100 Principles of Chemical Engineering
- MATH 2630 Calculus III
- PHYS 1610 Engineering Physics II
SPRING
- CHEM 2070 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 2071 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
- CHEN 2AA0 Chemical Engineering Progress Assessment I
- CHEN 2610 Transport I
- CHEN 2650 Chemical Engineering Applications of Mathematical Techniques
- MATH 2650 Linear Differential Equations
- CHEN 2110 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Junior
FALL
- CHEM 2080 Organic Chemistry II
- CHEN 3370 Phase and Reaction Equilibria
- CHEN 3600 Computer-Aided Chemical Engineering
- CHEN 3620 Transport II
Core Social Science 1
SPRING
- CHEN 3AA0 Chemical Engineering Progress Assessment II
- CHEN 3650 Chemical Engineering Analysis
- CHEN 3660 Chemical Engineering Separations
- CHEN 3700 Chemical Reaction Engineering
- CHEN 3820 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I
- CHEN Technical Elective I
- PHIL 1040 Business Ethics
Senior
FALL
- CHEN 4170 Digital Process Control
- CHEN 4450 Process Economics and Safety
- CHEN 4460 Process Simulation Synthesis and Optimization
- CHEN 4860 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II
- CHEN Technical Elective II
Core Literature
SPRING
- CHEN 4470 Process Design Practice
- CHEN Technical Elective 3 or ROTC
- CHEN Technical Elective 4 or ROTC
Core Fine Arts
Core Social Science1
- UNIV 4AA0 Creed to Succeed
- Typical cost for two semesters $47,446
- Tuition $32,246
- Housing $11,200
- Dining $2,000
- Other $2,000
- Program Cost Per Semester Academic Accelerator
- Fall 2021 $18,500
- Spring 2022 $18,500
- Summer 2022 $18,500
- Housing Option Description Cost Per Semester
- Option A: Off Campus Standard Apartment Living
- Standard Apartment Living (Option A) is off-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate students. These furnished three- or four-bedroom apartments include a private bedroom and bathroom.
- Fall 2021 N/A
- Spring 2022 $5,000
- Summer 2022 $4,800
- Option B: Off Campus Exceptional Apartment Living
- Exceptional Apartment Living (Option B) is off-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate students. These shared, furnished apartments include a private bedroom and bathroom. (Total number of rooms per apartment can vary.)
- Fall 2021 $5,600
- Spring 2022 $5,800
- Summer 2022 $5,600
- Option C: Off Campus Luxury Apartment Living
- Luxury Apartment Living (Option C) is off-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate students in downtown Auburn. These shared, furnished apartments include a private bedroom and bathroom. (Total number of rooms per apartment can vary.)
- Fall 2021 N/A
- Spring 2022 $6,600
- Summer 2022 $6,400
- Option D: Off Campus Premier Apartment Living
- Premier Apartment Living (Option D) is off-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate students in downtown Auburn. These shared, furnished apartments include a private bedroom and bathroom. (Total number of rooms per apartment can vary.)
- Fall 2021 N/A
- Spring 2022 $7,200
- Summer 2022 $7,000
- Meal Plan Details Cost Per Semester
- Off Campus Meal Plan
- $350 Dining Dollars per semester at 30 dining halls, markets, cafés, food trucks, and popular chains on campus.
- Fall 2021 $350
- Spring 2022 N/A
- Summer 2022 N/A
- On Campus Meal Plan
- $1,100 Dining Dollars per semester at 30 dining halls, markets, cafés, food trucks, and popular chains on campus.
- Fall 2021 $1,100
- Spring 2022 N/A
- Summer 2022 N/A