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Welcome to Chemical & Welcome to Chemical & Biomolecular EngineeringBiomolecular Engineering

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Combines chemistry, biology, physics, & mathematicsFocuses on the engineering & processing of materials, from synthesis through purification to end useEarning a BS degree in Chemical Engineering will prepare you for a wide variety of career options.

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What is Chemical Engineering?

“One thing that makes chemical engineeringgreat is that there are so many things youcan do with this degree. The options arealmost limitless.”— Stephen Finley, ’07

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Careers in Chemical Engineering

PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals

Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental Sustainability

Electronic & Advanced MaterialsElectronic & Advanced Materials

EnergyEnergy

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Careers in Chemical Engineering

Commodity and Specialty ChemicalsCommodity and Specialty Chemicals

FoodFood BiotechnologyBiotechnology

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Careers in Chemical Engineering

MedicineMedicine LawLaw BusinessBusiness

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80% entered full time employment average starting salary: $65,000

(range $50,000-$90,000)

20% continued academic preparation with graduate work in engineering, medicine, or law

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Recent Job Stats for Clemson BSChEs

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ChEs are expected to see significant employment growth for the

foreseeable future (US Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Large growth opportunities are expected in research and

development, particularly in energy, biotechnology, and

nanotechnology (Sloan Career Cornerstone Center)

Pharmaceuticals , specialty chemicals, and energy are likely offer

the best manufacturing opportunities for ChEs (Sloan Career

Cornerstone Center)

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Career Path Forecast

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PhD: Usually required or research/development or university teaching. Recent Clemson grads have chosen to continue their studies at MIT, UCBerkeley, UTexas, GaTech, , UVa, UFla, NCState, Iowa, Clemson, and several other universities.

MS: Can be used as a first step toward a PhD or to bolster your resume, but don’t expect a quick payout.

Professional Degrees: Medical/dental, veterinary, law.

(Columbia U, USC, MUSC, UGa, UNC-Chapel Hill)

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA): usually of more value if you get a few years’ of industry experience first.

Professional Engineer (PE) – certification based on 5 years’ experience and a professional exam.

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Advanced Career Opportunities

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All courses & labs are located in Earle Hall

We occupy all of Earle Hall

We are…

180 Undergraduates (sophomore, junior, senior)

35 Grad students

16 Faculty & Staff

1 big, happy family

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Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Clemson

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Freshman YearGeneral Sciences and Calculus, ChE tools

Sophomore YearAdvanced Sciences, Calculus and Differential Equations, Mass & Energy Balances, Thermodynamics, Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer

Junior YearEngineering Materials, Unit Ops Lab, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Separation Principles, Emphasis Area

Senior YearReaction Engineering, Process Design, Economic Evaluation, Optimization, Process Control, Senior Unit Ops Lab, Industrial Microbiology, Emphasis Area

***Please see our web site for a list of all courses in the curriculum***

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The Curriculum

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Biomolecular Engineering Concentration with a modified curriculum Students receive a B.S. in ChE with a concentration in

Biomolecular Engineering

Environmental EngineeringPolymeric MaterialsBusiness ManagementEnergy StudiesApplied Engineering, Mathematics, ScienceCompletion of almost any minor at Clemson

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Curriculum Emphasis Areas

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Over half of ChBE undergraduates co-opBASF MichelinDority & Manning (Attorneys) MillikenDow Chemical Roche CarolinaKimberly-Clark many others

About 20% participate in researchBioelectronics, Biosensors, & Biochips Protein & Drug DeliveryBiofuels Kinetics and CatalysisBiological Separations Supercritical FluidsBiomaterials Surface Engineering/ScienceMolecular Modeling and Simulation NanomaterialsPolymer Science and Engineering

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Educational Enrichment

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Clemson has an active Student Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

Many students participate on creative inquiry teams

Some pursue summer research experience programs

A summer lab course is offered in Vienna, Austria

Other study abroad opportunities are coordinated through the College of Engineering & Science

Most ChEs make time for extracurricular activities

For more information, go to the link below: http://www.clemson.edu/ces/departments/chbe/

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Get Involved Locally & Abroad!