Chemical and Biological Engineering

Chemical and Biological Engineering

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In Chemical Engineering, the science gets applied to real products and real solutions that have the greatest impact on society. It is engineering that combines many different concepts and skill sets, and is broadly applicable. Find out more about how a Chemical Engineering degree from Drexel sets the foundation for your success across a spectrum of professions.

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Prospective Undergraduate Students

Get to know Drexel through a campus visit, offered Monday to Friday and most Saturdays, or a college-wide Open House event.

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Prospective Graduate Students

The deadline for PhD applicants for Fall 2020 is January 7, 2020.

NOTE: The department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Drexel University is currently accepting PhD applications for Winter and Spring 2020. This is a very unusual situation for our department. Our faculty have recently won a large number of grants that have created more positions than we anticipated.
To apply, please go to grad admissions and select Fall 2019 – Summer 2020. Please note that application fees are waived for CBE applicants; if you cannot submit your application without paying the fee, please contact the Graduate Admissions Director for a waiver.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until September 1 for Winter 2020 and November 10 for Spring 2020.

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A team of Drexel researchers, led by Principal Investigator Steven Wrenn, professor of chemical engineering, chases the holy grail of cardiology with a novel formulation called Electrast.

Amazed and Perfused

A team of Drexel researchers, led by Principal Investigator Steven Wrenn, professor of chemical engineering, chases the holy grail of cardiology with a novel formulation called Electrast.

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Alice Forbes ’47 was the first woman to graduate Drexel with a degree in chemical engineering. In June, her grandson Doug Forbes ’19 received his degree in engineering technology.

Maverick Alumna’s Grandson Graduates

Alice Forbes ’47 was the first woman to graduate Drexel with a degree in chemical engineering. In June, her grandson Doug Forbes ’19 received his degree in engineering technology.

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Alumni Spotlight

Our alumni graduate with a higher level of confidence on entering the workforce, and are securing more impactful and better-paying and jobs than ever.

Our graduates go on to excel in: academia, industry, government, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medicine, law, and many other fields.

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Shyno Mathew hails from the first town in all of India to achieve 100% literacy among its residents.

Shyno Mathew

Shyno Mathew hails from the first town in all of India to achieve 100% literacy among its residents.

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The Young Engineer of the Year Award annually recognizes an outstanding engineer 35 years of age or under who has demonstrated leadership and made a recognized contribution to the engineering profession, as well as contribution and participation in charitable, civic, and technical affairs.

Eleanor Small Named Delaware Valley Young Engineer of the Year

The Young Engineer of the Year Award annually recognizes an outstanding engineer 35 years of age or under who has demonstrated leadership and made a recognized contribution to the engineering profession, as well as contribution and participation in charitable, civic, and technical affairs.

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2018 Quick Facts

475
Total number of students enrolled
$780
Average weekly co-op wage for CBE students
$4,600,000
2018 total departmental amount of research expenditures

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