Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering students learn to skillfully and creatively apply the principles of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics to problems involving energy, food, health, electronics, consumer products, and environmental quality.

Students must complete a minimum of 16 credit hours in advanced chemistry, including organic chemistry plus lab and physical chemistry plus lab. Several concentration areas are offered, including polymers, biomedical, and chemical distribution and marketing. Common minors for chemical engineering students include chemistry, mathematics, and microelectronics engineering.

• Check out Chemical Engineering’s website for more information: http://www.che.vt.edu

College of Engineering

Chemical Engineering is a part of the College of Engineering. Majors in this college may share high school preparation requirements as well as common coursework at Virginia Tech.

• More information about the College of Engineering