Pathway to Chemical Engineering, BSE
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Degree description
Chemical engineering is a lot more than just chemistry. Mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, come together to enable chemical engineers to create, develop, and design new technologies and processes for converting raw materials into more useful products, forging a better future for us all. In the Chemical Engineering Program at ASU, students are encouraged to individualize their education through coursework, research and discovery, cross-discipline exploration, internships, and professional society activities. Through this multi-faceted approach, students learn how to design safe, efficient, environmentally-friendly, sustainable and economical processes and products.
Chemical engineers are involved in the production of:
- Petroleum Products
- Plastics and Polymers
- Synthetic Fibers and Coatings
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biomedical Devices
- Semiconductors
- Bio-based Products
- Minerals and Ores
- Food and Agricultural Products
- Environmental Remediation and Protection
With a foundation in chemical engineering, the BSE program encourages students to explore cross-disciplinary research and coursework to prepare for future endeavors like internships, graduate studies, and careers in multiple industries.
Open to anyone with a high school diploma or GED. Learners participating in this ASU Degree Pathway must complete:
- 12 Credits with a minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA* if learner is 22 years old or older
- 24 Credits with a minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA* if learner is under 22 years old
*Cumulative GPA includes transfer credits from previous institutions and new course work completed with ASU. Calculate your CGPA
This engineering pathway includes additional admission and prerequisite requirements. Contact our support team if you need help understanding your next steps.
How degree pathways work
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Track your progress
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Earn admission
If you have met all requirements for your pathway and have submitted an ASU application, you will be admitted to your degree program.
ASU admission requirements
Degree Pathways are built around ASU's general education requirements, giving you flexibility to choose 4-8 Universal Learner Courses from the categories that apply to your degree pathway.
Universal Learner Courses recommended through Degree Pathways can fulfill both specific degree requirements as well as general education requirements to help you make progress toward your degree.
Required Categories
6 credits
Humanities, Arts and Design
3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences
8 credits
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences
3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Mathematics
3 credits
American Institutions
3 credits
Governance and Civic Engagement
3 credits
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals
3 credits
Sustainability
Total Credits: 35 + First-year Composition