Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering
About This Programme
Extends chemical-engineering fundamentals into biological and biomedical processes, covering biotechnology, food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals and bioprocessing. A newer AUS programme with laboratory-based training for the region's process and life-science industries.
Course Highlights
- Newest chemical-family degree (launched Fall 2024) blending chemical with biological and biomedical engineering
- Covers biotechnology, biomaterials, biochemical engineering and biomedical fundamentals alongside core process engineering
- Required industry internship and two-semester capstone design project
- Electives in pharmaceutical manufacturing, nanomaterials, biomass and bioenergy
What You'll Study
Combines chemical-engineering fundamentals with biology, biomaterials and biomedical engineering, taught through lectures plus Chemical Engineering and biological-separation labs, a required 8-week summer internship (NGN 397), and a two-semester senior design project (CBE 490/491).
Year 1
- CHM 101 General Chemistry I3 credits
- CHM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory I1 credit
- MTH 103 Calculus I3 credits
- NGN 110 Introduction to Engineering and Computing2 credits
- PHY 101 General Physics I3 credits
- PHY 101L General Physics Laboratory I1 credit
- WRI 101 Academic Writing I3 credits
- CHE 101 Introduction to Chemical and Biological Engineering1 credit
- CHM 102 General Chemistry II3 credits
- CHM 102L General Chemistry Laboratory II1 credit
- MTH 104 Calculus II3 credits
- NGN 112 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science3 credits
- PHY 102 General Physics II3 credits
- PHY 102L General Physics Laboratory II1 credit
- WRI 102 Academic Writing II3 credits
Year 2
- CHE 205 Principles of Chemical Engineering I2 credits
- BIO 101 General Biology I3 credits
- BIO 101L General Biology Laboratory I1 credit
- ENG 204 Advanced Academic Writing3 credits
- NGN 211 Introduction to Engineering Probability and Statistics3 credits
- General Education Core: Culture in a Critical Perspective3 credits
- CBE 236 Biomaterials3 credits
- CHE 206 Principles of Chemical Engineering II3 credits
- CHE 214 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I3 credits
- CHE 240 Computer Methods in Chemical Engineering3 credits
- CHM 215 Organic Chemistry I3 credits
- MTH 225 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra3 credits
Year 3
- CHE 300 Fluid Mechanics3 credits
- CHE 307 Heat Transfer3 credits
- CHM 217 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I1 credit
- BIO 210 Human Anatomy and Physiology or CHM 350 Biochemistry3 credits
- IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
- General Education Core: History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits
- CBE 384 Biochemical Engineering Principles3 credits
- CHE 321 Chemical Reaction Engineering3 credits
- CHE 329 Mass Transfer3 credits
- CHE 350 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I1 credit
- General Education Core (elective)3 credits
- General Education Core: Human Interaction and Behavior3 credits
- NGN 397 Professional Training (summer internship)0 credits
Year 4
- CBE 414 Biological Separation Processes2 credits
- CBE 483 Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering3 credits
- CBE 490 Senior Design Project I1 credit
- CHE 421 Chemical Process Dynamics and Control3 credits
- CHE 432 Process Design and Economics3 credits
- CHE 451 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II1 credit
- Major Elective3 credits
- CBE 491 Senior Design Project II2 credits
- CHE 452 Process Dynamics and Control Laboratory1 credit
- Major Elective3 credits
- General Education Core: Arts and Literature3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
Entry Requirements
A mathematics placement test determines direct entry to Calculus I.
Careers
Graduates work across chemical, biological and biochemical processing, oil and gas, water and energy, food and pharmaceutical industries and pollution control, developing safe, sustainable products, processes and full-scale plants.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education. CAA-licensed (not ABET-accredited).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)
Typical Offer
~85% secondary average + IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; strong maths, chemistry, biology & physics; SAT/EmSAT Math for American-curriculum applicants
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Chemical & biological engineering
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 110,876/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.