We Listened to You
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University listened to feedback from students, faculty and alumni at all levels to create a more user-friendly chemical and biomolecular engineering curriculum. Our hope is that you will find it more customizable, freeing you up to explore an array of courses, while also giving you a solid technical foundation.
Below you’ll find information about which graduating classes are affected by the new changes, as well as some sample curriculums to choose from.
There are now 5 areas of specialization
- Biomolecular Engineering
- Computational Engineering
- Materials/Nanotechnology
- Energy/Sustainability
- Engineering Breadth
New ChBE Courses
- CHBE 410 - Applied Biomolecular Engineering
- CHBE 302 - Applied Mathematics And Numerical Methods For Chemical Engineers I
- CHBE 243 - Chemical Engineering Lab
Sample Degree Plans
These are examples of many possible schedules. Please consult a divisional or departmental adviser to customize your degree plan.
BA in Chemical Engineering
BS in Chemical Engineering (BSChE)