B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering at BUET offers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering (B.Sc. Engg. (ChE)). The program provides a broad and deep foundation in the theory, design and applications of Chemical Engineering and interdisciplinary fields. In parallel to theory courses, students attend laboratory sessionals, industrial visits, workshops, seminars, and training programs.

From 2020 onwards, the department admits 120 undergraduate students per year. Graduates go on to work in the chemical, petrochemical, energy, environment, safety, pharmaceutical, biochemical engineering and other sectors — or pursue graduate and professional studies locally and internationally.

Graduates of the B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering program, within 3–5 years after graduation, will be able to:

• Achieve excellence for leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide sustainable engineering solutions for the betterment of society through problem-solving and effective communication.
• Pursue postgraduate studies in engineering or other fields.
• Engage in life-long learning skills in alignment with state-of-art knowledge.

Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
• Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
• Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
• Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations.
• Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
• Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in societal and environmental contexts.
• Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
• Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
• Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large — including writing effective reports, design documentation, and presentations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
• Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Each academic year has two terms (Term 1 & Term 2). Each term spans 18 weeks: 14 weeks of classes, 2 weeks recess, and 2 weeks of final examinations.

Students choose 5 electives totalling 15 credit hours: 2 from the General group (Electives III & V) and 3 from one Specialization group (Electives IV, VI & VII — at least 2 must be from the same specialization track).

General Electives (choose any 2)

Specialization Tracks (choose 3 from one track)