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.
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).
A mathematics placement test determines direct entry to Calculus I.
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.
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education. CAA-licensed (not ABET-accredited).
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
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.