Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Take the next steps in your career with Concordia's Chemical Engineering program. Chemical Engineering (CHE) is a discipline that involves transforming raw materials and chemicals into useful products through processes that are sustainable (economical, socially equitable and environmentally acceptable). Chemical Engineers address many societal challenges, for example, energy generation, water purification, food production, resource utilization, pharmaceutical production, etc. Specific chemical engineering innovations include the design of catalytic converters to reduce vehicle emissions and seawater desalinization. With a strong foundation in chemistry, physics and math, the CHE curriculum emphasizes mass, energy and momentum conservation, process safety and environmental stewardship for the design of chemical reaction and separation processes to prepare you for a versatile career in service to the global community.

The Concordia University Wisconsin Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering program will provide students with technical and creative problem-solving skills that meet professional expectations. Furthermore, the curriculum is grounded in a Christian context that embraces our God-given dominion [Genesis 1:26] and implicit responsibility to global sustainability.

The mission of Chemical Engineering is to positively affect communities by developing Christ-centered engineers with strong analytical, design and laboratory skills, ready for industry or advanced study. The vision of all Engineering programs at Concordia is to produce Christ-centered Engineers, who will positively affect communities by integrating their faith and knowledge to create a safer, healthier, and more efficient world by applying best practices, modern techniques, and innovation to their vocations.

A bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Concordia can prepare you for a promising career. We prepare students to enter the workforce as chemical engineers, health and safety engineers, pharmaceutical biological engineers, and in many more professions.

What I Expect

The Chemical Engineering program consists of 133 credits, completed over eight semesters. Students will practice skills with hands-on experiential learning opportunities in modern labs, under the supervision of qualified and experienced faculty. Students will complete a capstone design project and are strongly encouraged to complete an internship. The total typical time to complete the program is four years. No minor will be required for chemical engineering students as the program is credit-heavy.

Faculty Support

Throughout our program, our faculty will train you to become successful engineers with technical and creative problem-solving skills that meet professional expectations. You will have hands-on practice and experimental learning opportunities under the direct supervision of qualified and experienced faculty.

Hands-on Practice

Through our courses and labs, you'll have hands-on practice and experiential learning opportunities under the direct supervision of qualified and experienced faculty.

You'll develop your problem-solving skills using appropriate engineering applications, learn to use best practices and creativity to make informed decisions and equip yourself with the ability to solve complex problems that drive innovation and organizational success.

You’ll begin the program with a firm foundation in the liberal arts, working on your general education credits and Concordia’s core requirements. Engineering-specific courses will begin in the Fall of 2024. Current and transfer students are strongly encouraged to apply.