Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineers are creative thinkers who assess problems through a strong knowledge of chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and economics. UNH offers a major in chemical engineering that will prepare students in these necessary backgrounds, and more. Each course a student takes within this program contributes in a unique way to the development of skills in problem solving, communication, computer usage and engineering design.

The full-time faculty within the chemical engineering department is a combination of PhD chemical engineers and PhD chemists; this distinctive group of people will provide students with unique experience and knowledge. All of the courses and laboratory sections are taught by faculty, not by student teaching assistants. The curriculum is fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) as well as by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).

Graduates of this exceptional program have gone on to work with pharmaceuticals consumer products, fuel cells energy products environmental services, electronics and biotechnology. Others have continued their education at prestigious universities across the country, studying chemistry, chemical engineering, law and business.

Click here for a complete list of required courses for the Chemical Engineering major.