
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
Four-year honours degree program - B.Sc. Engg. (ChE) - approved curriculum, July 2023
Program Overview
The Department of Chemical Engineering at BUET offers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering (B.Sc. Engg. (ChE)). The program provides a broad and deep foundation in the theory, design and applications of Chemical Engineering and interdisciplinary fields. In parallel to theory courses, students attend laboratory sessionals, industrial visits, workshops, seminars, and training programs.
From 2020 onwards, the department admits 120 undergraduate students per year. Graduates go on to work in the chemical, petrochemical, energy, environment, safety, pharmaceutical, biochemical engineering and other sectors - or pursue graduate and professional studies locally and internationally.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Graduates of the B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering program, within 3-5 years after graduation, will be able to:
Achieve excellence for leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
Provide sustainable engineering solutions for the betterment of society through problem-solving and effective communication.
Pursue postgraduate studies in engineering or other fields.
Engage in life-long learning skills in alignment with state-of-art knowledge.
Program Outcomes (POs)
Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to:
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations.
Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in societal and environmental contexts.
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large including writing effective reports, design documentation, and presentations.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Credit Hour Summary
| Category | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| A. Natural Science (Physics & Chemistry) | 27.0 |
| B. Mathematics | 13.0 |
| C. Humanities & Social Sciences | 9.5 |
| D. Chemical Engineering Core Courses | 68.5 |
| E. Chemical Engineering Elective Courses | 15.0 |
| F. Other Engineering Courses (EEE, ME) | 15.0 |
| Subtotal | 148.0 |
| UG Thesis / Project (ChE 400) | 6.0 |
| Final Year Design Project (ChE 408) | 4.5 |
| Grand Total | 158.5 |
Course Schedule by Year & Term
Each academic year has two terms (Term 1 & Term 2). Each term spans 18 weeks: 14 weeks of classes, 2 weeks recess, and 2 weeks of final examinations.
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 - Term 1 | |||
| ChE 101 | Elementary Principles of Chemical Engineering | 3.0 | Core |
| Phy 127 | Physical Optics, Waves & Oscillations and Modern Physics | 3.0 | Core |
| Chem 111 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3.0 | Core |
| Math 125 | Calculus | 3.0 | Core |
| EEE 155 | Electrical Engineering Fundamentals | 3.0 | Core |
| Phy 102 | Physics Sessional | 1.5 | Lab |
| Chem 112 | Inorganic Analysis Sessional | 1.5 | Lab |
| EEE 156 | Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Sessional | 1.5 | Lab |
| Term 1 Total | 19.5 credits | ||
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 - Term 2 | |||
| ChE 103 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3.0 | Core |
| Phy 171 | Structure of Matter, Electricity & Magnetism and Nanophysics | 3.0 | Core |
| Chem 131 | Physical Chemistry I | 3.0 | Core |
| Math 127 | Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus | 3.0 | Core |
| Hum 125 | English | 2.0 | Core |
| Chem 116 | Inorganic Analysis II Sessional | 1.5 | Lab |
| Shop 120 | Workshop | 1.5 | Practical |
| ME 174 | Mechanical Engineering Drawing and CAD | 1.5 | Practical |
| Hum 272 | English Sessional | 1.5 | Lab |
| Term 2 Total | 20.0 credits | ||
Elective Course Groups
Students choose 5 electives totalling 15 credit hours: 2 from the General group (Electives III & V) and 3 from one Specialization group (Electives IV, VI & VII) - at least 2 must be from the same specialization track.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ChE 429 | Sustainable Process Engineering | 3.0 |
| ChE 431 | Food Preservation and Processing | 3.0 |
| ChE 433 | Polymers and Petrochemicals | 3.0 |
| ChE 439 | Polymer Processing | 3.0 |
| ChE 441 | Fertilizer, Pulp and Paper Technology | 3.0 |
| ChE 443 | Food and Sugar Technology | 3.0 |
| ChE 445 | Textile Engineering and Technology | 3.0 |
| ChE 457 | Reactor Design | 3.0 |
| ChE 459 | Materials Science | 3.0 |
| ChE 461 | Chemical Process Modelling and Optimization | 3.0 |
| ChE 471 | Biochemistry | 3.0 |
| Math 325 | Fourier Analysis and Special Functions | 3.0 |
| Math 327 | Multivariate Statistical Analysis and Complex Analysis | 3.0 |
Biochemical Engineering
- ChE 473 Biochemical Engineering I
- ChE 475 Biochemical Engineering II
- ChE 477 Biomolecular Engineering
- ChE 479 Bioprocess Engineering
Energy Engineering
- ChE 421 Fuel Science
- ChE 423 Solid Fuel Systems
- ChE 425 Energy Management
Environmental Engineering
- ChE 481 Environmental Science I
- ChE 483 Environmental Science II
- ChE 485 Industrial Pollution Control
Process Control
- ChE 321 Process Data Analytics
- ChE 323 Process Dynamics, Modelling and Simulation
- ChE 447 Digital Process Control
- ChE 449 Optimization in Chemical Engineering
Process Safety Engineering
- ChE 463 Risk Analysis in Safety Engineering
- ChE 465 Industrial Safety Engineering
- ChE 467 Occupational Safety and Health
- ChE 469 Fire Safety in Process Industries
Petroleum Engineering
- PMRE 401 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
- PMRE 403 Natural Gas Production and Transportation
- PMRE 411 Petroleum Reservoir Engineering
- PMRE 413 Natural Gas Engineering
- PMRE 415 Gas and Oil Well Drilling and Logging
- PMRE 417 Transmission and Distribution of Natural Gas
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the undergraduate program through BUET's central admission examination as per university rules. Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum GPA of 5.00 in both SSC and HSC examinations (Science Group)
- Must have passed in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry at HSC level
- Bangladeshi citizenship or NRB status
- Qualify in the BUET Undergraduate Admission Test

