Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Institution
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Location
Qatar
Total Tuition
$ 80975
Intakes
August
Application deadline
February
Application Fee
69
Program Description

The Chemical Engineering program at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) offers a comprehensive approach that blends theoretical foundations with practical applications. This equips students to tackle modern challenges in areas such as chemical processing, environmental and sustainable engineering, and materials science.

With an emphasis on collaborative education, training, research, and capacity-building, the program aims to prepare adaptable engineers, capable of meeting society’s evolving needs and embracing leadership, social consciousness, integrity, and ethics.

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Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering Program at HBKU will have the ability to:

– identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

– apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

– communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

– recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

– function effectively in a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

– develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

– acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Requirements

Applicants seeking admissions to the Bachelor’s Programs should have a strong high school academic record with evidence of advanced coursework in math and science.

Applicants are required to take the IELTS or TOEFL exam in order to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language.

Applicants are highly encouraged to take the SAT or ACT exam.

Program Structure

First Year – First Semester

General Chemistry I – 3 Credit Hours
General Chemistry Laboratory I – 1 Credit Hour
Engineering Mathematics I – 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to Programming – 3 Credit Hours
Composition & Rhetoric – 3 Credit Hours
Core Elective – 3 Credit Hours

First Year  – Second Semester

General Chemistry II – 3 Credit Hours
General Chemistry Laboratory II – 1 Credit Hour
Newtonian Mechanics – 3 Credit Hours
Newtonian Mechanics Laboratory – 1 Credit Hour
Engineering Mathematics II – 3 Credit Hours
Core Elective – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

Organic Chemistry I – 3 Credit Hours
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I – 1 Credit Hour
Chemical Engineering Foundations – 3 Credit Hours
Elementary Chemical Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
Engineering Mathematics III – 3 Credit Hours
Electricity & Magnetism – 3 Credit Hours
Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory – 1 Credit Hour

Second Year – Second Semester

Organic Chemistry II – 3 Credit Hours
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II – 1 Credit Hour
Thermodynamics I – 3 Credit Hours
Technical Writing – 3 Credit Hours
Differential Equations – 3 Credit Hours
Core Elective – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester

Engineering Ethics – 3 Credit Hours
Fluid Mechanics – 3 Credit Hours
Thermodynamics II – 3 Credit Hours
Numerical Methods – 3 Credit Hours
Materials Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
Seminar – 1 Credit Hour

Third Year – Second Semester

Reactor Design – 3 Credit Hours
Physical Chemistry for Chemical Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
Heat Transfer – 3 Credit Hours
Mass Transfer – 3 Credit Hours
Core Elective – 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – First Semester

Process Optimization & Economics – 3 Credit Hours
Unit Operations Laboratory I – 1 Credit Hour
Process Safety – 3 Credit Hours
Process Control – 3 Credit Hours
Technical Elective – 3 Credit Hours
Core Elective – 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Year– Second Semester

Plant Design – 3 Credit Hours
Unit Operations Laboratory II – 1 Credit Hour
Bioprocess Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
Technical Elective 1 – 3 Credit Hours
Technical Elective 2 – 3 Credit Hours
Core Elective – 3 Credit Hours

Program Notes:

  • Total Credits: 130 Credit Hours
  • The program begins with foundational scientific principles in the freshman year and progresses toward advanced and specialized chemical engineering topics in the senior year.
  • A mandatory Internship (CHEN 391) must be completed, typically during the summer following the junior year.
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Program Overview
Study Format
Full-time
Program Level
Bachelor's
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
On-campus
Duration By Months
48
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Contact Admission
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Phone Number
97444540222
Email
cse@hbku.edu.qa

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