Undergraduate Program
Chemical engineering is one of the broadest and most versatile engineering fields. At Tennessee Tech, chemical engineering students learn to apply chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, computing and engineering design to transform raw materials and energy into useful products, processes and technologies.
The undergraduate program provides a strong foundation in thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reaction engineering, process control, separations, laboratory practice and process design. Students apply these principles to challenges connected to energy, health, biotechnology, advanced materials, environmental protection, manufacturing and sustainability.
Tennessee Tech chemical engineering students also gain practical experience through hands-on laboratory courses, team-based projects, senior design, undergraduate research, co-ops and internships. These experiences help students connect classroom concepts to real engineering problems and prepare for careers in industry, graduate school and professional practice.
Graduates of the program work in areas such as chemical manufacturing, energy, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food and consumer products, advanced materials, environmental engineering, nuclear technology and sustainable manufacturing. The degree also provides strong preparation for graduate study and for professional pathways in medicine, law, business and entrepreneurship.
Students may pursue the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or further tailor their studies through one of three concentrations: Bio-Molecular Engineering, Chemical Process Manufacturing, or Energy and the Environment. All options lead to the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree and include the same core chemical engineering foundation.
For more information on the Chemical Engineering undergraduate program, please explore the following links:
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering prepares students to design and improve processes that produce materials, fuels, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, foods, consumer products and technologies used throughout modern society. The curriculum emphasizes engineering fundamentals, hands-on laboratory experience, computational tools, safety, sustainability and design.
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers three optional concentrations within the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree. These concentrations allow students to focus part of their coursework in an area of interest while completing the same core chemical engineering curriculum.
- » Bio-Molecular Engineering Concentration
Bio-Molecular Engineering connects chemical engineering principles with biology, medicine and molecular-level design. This concentration supports work in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biofuels, bioprocessing, biomaterials and other fields where engineering and the life sciences intersect.
- » Chemical Process Manufacturing Concentration
Chemical Process Manufacturing emphasizes the design, operation and improvement of systems that turn raw materials into valuable products. This concentration connects traditional chemical engineering with modern manufacturing tools such as process control, advanced analytics, quality systems and emerging digital technologies.
- » Energy and the Environment Concentration
Energy and the Environment focuses on technologies that help meet energy needs while protecting natural resources. Topics connect to sustainable energy, environmental protection, batteries, nuclear energy, renewable fuels, resource recovery and cleaner, more resilient industrial systems.
Advisement
Before each semester, chemical engineering students meet with a professional advisor in the College of Engineering Student Success Center. Advisement helps students plan course schedules, stay on track for graduation, understand degree requirements and connect with academic support resources.
Degree Maps
Degree maps provide semester-by-semester guidance for completing the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and each concentration. Students should use the degree map associated with their catalog year and consult their advisor when planning courses.
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Process Manufacturing
Bachelors/Masters Fast Track Program
The Chemical Engineering Fast-track Master of Science (MS) program allows eligible Tennessee Tech chemical engineering undergraduates to complete up to nine (9) credit hours of graduate coursework while still pursuing their bachelor's degree. The program can help students transition efficiently into graduate study and make progress toward the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering.
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