ACADEMICS
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering offers the following undergraduate degree programs:
Bachelor of Engineering in Bioengineering
Bioengineering is the bridge between the life sciences and engineering. The interdisciplinary training of bioengineers enables them to analyze and harness biological processes, as well as design and mass-produce useful biomolecules. They join forces with scientists and medical professionals to decipher living systems and develop treatment to diseases. Bioengineers are employed in diverse fields including healthcare, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, medical devices, bioinformatics and medical data analytics.
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineers design large-scale, immensely complex processes to transform raw materials into valuable products we use every day, from fuels to beverages, from semiconductors to fabrics. They also work at the smallest scale, manipulating molecules and developing materials with desirable properties for various applications. Armed with a solid foundation in the molecular sciences and the quantitative skills and systems thinking of engineers, chemical engineers are versatile professionals needed in every industry.
Bachelor of Engineering in Energy and Environmental Engineering
(available for entry cohort of 2025 or later)
The sustainable production and use of energy, and the protection of the environment are among the greatest challenges of our time. Energy and environmental engineers design and implement engineering solutions to provide energy to sustain modern societies while minimizing the impact on our environment. Their expertise is also needed in various industries including energy storage and conversion, energy-intensive manufacturing, waste management, pollution control, and environmental impact assessment.
Other links
- Smart Fish (For Real-time Detection of Microplastics) | By Prof. Cindy LAM from the Department of Ocean Science and Prof. Frank L Y LAM from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- How can Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering be integrated with AI? | By Prof. Terence T W WONG
- How to Turn Soy Milk into Tofu Pudding? | Prof. Marshal YS LIU
- One Day in the Life of A Chemical Engineering Student at HKUST
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