Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program in Chemical Engineering at Clemson University aims to produce graduates who within 3 to 5 years of graduation will

Successfully practice chemical engineering and provide leadership in industry, government organizations, or higher education.
Pursue further education in chemical engineering, other engineering or science disciplines, medicine, law, or business.
Generate, disseminate, and apply chemical engineering knowledge to solve contemporary challenges.

Upon graduation, our students will have obtained an:

Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
Ability to function on a multidisciplinary team
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Ability to communicate effectively
Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
Knowledge of contemporary issues
Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice