Contact: Dr. Charlie Gooding, chgdng@clemson.edu
Welcome to Chemical &
Biomolecular Engineering
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Contact: Dr. Charlie Gooding, chgdng@clemson.edu
What is Chemical Engineering?
Combines chemistry, biology, physics, & mathematics
Focuses on the engineering & processing of materials,
from synthesis through purification to end use
Earning a BS degree in Chemical
Engineering will prepare you for
a wide variety of career options.
“One thing that makes chemical engineering
great is that there are so many things you
can do with this degree. The options are
almost limitless.”
— Stephen Finley, ’07
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Careers in Chemical Engineering
Pharmaceuticals
Electronic & Advanced Materials
Environmental Sustainability
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Energy
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Careers in Chemical Engineering
Commodity and Specialty Chemicals
Food
Biotechnology
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Careers in Chemical Engineering
Medicine
Law
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Business
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Recent Job Stats for Clemson BSChEs
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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Career Path Forecast
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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Advanced Career Opportunities
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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Contact: Dr. Charlie Gooding , chgdng@clemson.edu
Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering at Clemson
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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The Curriculum
Freshman Year
Junior Year
Engineering Materials, Unit
Ops Lab, Biochemistry,
Physical Chemistry, Separation
Principles, Emphasis Area
General Sciences and
Calculus, ChE tools
Sophomore Year
Advanced Sciences, Calculus
and Differential Equations,
Mass & Energy Balances,
Thermodynamics, Fluid Flow,
Heat Transfer
Senior Year
Reaction 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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Curriculum Emphasis Areas
Biomolecular Engineering
 Concentration with a modified curriculum
 Students receive a B.S. in ChE with a concentration in
Biomolecular Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Polymeric Materials
Business Management
Energy Studies
Applied Engineering, Mathematics, Science
Completion of almost any minor at Clemson
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Educational Enrichment
Over half of ChBE undergraduates co-op
BASF
Dority & Manning (Attorneys)
Dow Chemical
Kimberly-Clark
Michelin
Milliken
Roche Carolina
many others
About 20% participate in research
Bioelectronics, Biosensors, & Biochips
Biofuels
Biological Separations
Biomaterials
Molecular Modeling and Simulation
Polymer Science and Engineering
Protein & Drug Delivery
Kinetics and Catalysis
Supercritical Fluids
Surface Engineering/Science
Nanomaterials
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Get Involved Locally & Abroad!
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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