Chemical engineering deals with the physical, chemical and biological transformations of matter — engineering on the molecular scale. With its emphasis on problem-solving skills, quantitative analysis and teamwork, a chemical engineering education provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of fulfilling future careers. Graduates of our program are in strong demand and hired by a broad array of employers, including companies in the energy, biotechnology, semiconductor, management, consulting, and pharmaceutical industries, in addition to a variety of small start-up companies and the chemical process industry. Graduates also pursue careers in medicine, law and business.
U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks UD’s chemical engineering program among the top ten in the nation. We cultivate graduates who actively seek to provide technical, educational, public sector, and business leadership in a rapidly changing, increasingly technological, global society and who recognize their professional responsibility toward the betterment of our community. Our faculty foster an environment that enables students to identify and pursue their personal and professional goals within an innovative educational program that is rigorous and challenging as well as flexible and supportive.
AREAS OF STUDY
Biochemical and biomedical engineering
New energy technology
Catalysis and reactions
Colloids and interfaces
Environmental chemical engineering
Systems biology
Materials, polymers and composites
Thermodynamics, transport and separations
CAREER OPTIONS
Chemical Engineer
Process Engineer
Product Engineer
Research Associate
Simulation Engineer
Software Developer
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
MS or PhD in Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Biomolecular Engineering
Materials Science
MBA
Law School
Medical School
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
College of Engineering
102 Du Pont Hall,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19716, United States
Applicants to the University must be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have equivalent credentials. Specifically, for post-secondary, degree-seeking programs, we consider for admission students who
English proficiency test scores:
Direct Admission
Academic Transitions Pathway
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UD students study high-ranking, research-intensive programs supported by over 275 years of academic heritage, joining a distinguished alumni network
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