Chemical engineering involves the application of mathematics, chemistry and other natural sciences, such as biology, to develop economic ways of using materials and energy for the benefit of mankind. Chemical engineers are involved in developing, processing, and marketing such varied products as fuels, pharmaceuticals, foods, plastics, metals, microelectronics, and basic chemicals. [More].

Chemical engineers have historically been highly employable, with one of the highest average salaries among engineering disciplines. Additionally, many U Va chemical engineering students go on to obtain law or medical degrees or work in business with the technical and rigorous training they receive in the program.

At the right, we have linked various pieces of information on the chemical engineering undegraduate program here at U Va, including curricula, undergraduate clubs, and information for transitioning from other majors.