By Course Number Chapter VIII-Descriptions of Subject Department of Chemical Engineering Overview Chemical engineering is a discipline with a broad science and technology base in chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics. Creative application of chemical engineering principles provides innovative solutions to important industrial and societal problems in areas such as development of clean energy sources, advancement of medical science and biotechnology, manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, improved environmental management, and creation and production of new materials. The Department of Chemical Engineering at MIT offers two undergraduate programs. Course X leads to the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering through a curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. The department offers a broad selection of graduate subjects and research topics leading to advanced degrees in chemical engineering.
Many undergraduates take advantage of the graduate-level subjects in their upperclass years.
This exposure is invaluable in preparing them for work as chemical engineers or for graduate school in chemical engineering or in professional disciplines such as medicine, law or business. Additional information is found in the section on Graduate Study below and on the department's website. This program provides students with a unique opportunity to develop the ability to apply basic professional principles to the solution of practical industrial problems.