
Program Overview
The BSChE degree is a 131 credit hour, eight semester program. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in experiential education, such as internship and cooperative education, or summer research programs. These programs are an integral part of the undergraduate experience, may be taken for credit, but also may result in an increased number of semesters to degree completion. The curriculum includes twelve credits of technical electives providing opportunity for an individualized educational experience. Many students choose to add a minor, such as the Biomolecular Minor. All ChemE courses are offered each fall and spring semesters.
Program Objectives
Within a few years of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Florida, the recent graduate will achieve one or more of the following:
- Graduates will demonstrate professional engineering competence via promotions and/or positions of increasing responsibility.
- Graduates will be successful in pursuing advanced degrees in chemical engineering or in other disciplines.
- Graduates will be able to work in diverse professional environments as demonstrated in their pursuit of continuing education, professional certification/registration and/or career path into business, government, education, etc.
The chemical industry alone provides an opportunity for the chemical engineer to participate in the research, development, design or operation of plants for the production of new synthetic fibers, plastics, chemical fertilizers, vitamins, antibiotics, rocket fuels, nuclear fuels, paper pulp, photographic products, paints, fuel cells, semiconductors and the thousands of chemicals that are used as intermediates in the manufacture of these products.
Application and Admission Requirements
Freshman Application Deadline: November 15
All freshman applicants must apply through UF Admissions and meet deadlines and requirements.
Please note that ChE does not make admissions decisions for freshmen. You must be admitted to the University of Florida, after which you may declare your ChE major.
Transfer Admission Information
Undergraduate transfer admissions information
Apply to UF:
- Complete the online application, including $30 fee
- Submit your SAT/ACT scores
- Complete the FAFSA (optional)
- International students: send TOEFL or IELTS scores
Declaring ChE as your major
Looking to declare Chemical Engineering as your major? If you are a freshman and need to declare a major, visit the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s Advising Office in 204 Weil Hall. Second year students and above will need to speak with the ChE undergraduate advisor.
Undergraduate Advising
![]() Undergraduate Academic Advisor PO Box 116005 Phone : (352) 392-0095 Fax : (352) 392-9513 email: |
![]() Undergraduate Academic Advisor PO Box 116005 Phone : (352) 294-7003 Fax : (352) 392-9513 email: SThomas@che.ufl.edu |
![]() Undergraduate Coordinator PO Box 116005 Phone : (352) 392-4422 Fax : (352) 392-9513 email: dkopelevich@che.ufl.edu |
![]() Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies PO Box 116005 Phone : (352) 294-2891 Fax : (352) 392-9513 email: svoronos@ufl.edu |