Program Overview
Chemical and Biological Engineers take basic sciences – physics, math, chemistry and biology – and use them to provide the technical and organizational expertise needed to conceive, design, construct and operate complex processes that transform natural resources into valuable products.
Student Skills
Chemical and Biological Engineering students are stewards of the environment who strive to harness the globe’s natural riches. Students are innovative problem solvers and data-driven individuals who can help you and your organization through diverse approaches:
- Analyze and devise wastewater treatment solutions
- Perform quality control and testing procedures
- Validate process design operation and control systems
- Operate HPLC equipment to perform various analytical tests
Sample Courses
- Material and Energy Balances
- Computer Flowsheeting and Unit Operation Design
- Transport Phenomena II
- Chemical and Biological Engineering Thermodynamics II
- Kinetics and Reactor Design
You can find more information on the UBC Chemical & Biological website.
Career Opportunities
- Biotechnology
- Food and beverage production
- Manufacturing and processing
- Quality assurance
- Environmental protection
- Biomedical
- Pharmaceuticals
