A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering typically takes four years to complete and covers a wide range of topics, including:
* Mathematics
* Physics
* Chemistry
* Biology
* Materials science
* Thermodynamics
* Fluid mechanics
* Heat transfer
* Mass transfer
* Reaction kinetics
* Process design
* Control systems
In addition to coursework, chemical engineering students also gain hands-on experience through laboratory work and internships.
After completing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, graduates must pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in order to become an Engineer in Training (EIT). After four years of work experience under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, EITs may sit for the Professional Engineer (PE) exam to become licensed professional engineers.
Licensed professional engineers are required to adhere to a code of ethics and must continue to meet continuing education requirements in order to maintain their licenses.