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State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess Engineering
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess Engineering

Syracuse, USA

4 Years

English

Full time, Part time

15 Jan 2025*

13 Jan 2025

USD 10,015 / per semester **

On-Campus

* regular decision filing deadline

** maximum total tuition for 12 credit hours or more

Introduction

Be part of the green revolution happening within the bioeconomy industries. The Bachelor of Science degree in Bioprocess Engineering prepares students for an exciting career where they can make an impact bringing new biologically based drugs or pharmaceutical therapies to the market.

The bioprocess engineering program prepares students for careers as engineers in the bioprocess or biotechnology industry filling positions that are typically filled by chemical engineers with additional training. The bioprocess engineering program seeks to educate engineers versed in the chemical engineering fields in biologics/biopharmaceutical, bioprocess, biotechnology, biochemical, and bioenergy, with a focus on developing products from sustainable sources in a sustainable manner or through the applications of green chemistry. The bioprocess engineering program has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, following the criteria of Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs since 2012.

Students gain valuable experience through a capstone design experience in which they work on significant problems in the design and implementation of new technologies. In addition, a summer internship is required of all students during which they gain valuable skills and experience in terms of technical knowledge and professional development. Both of these experiences serve to integrate the knowledge gained in their coursework with real-world work experiences commonly seen in their first positions after graduation.

The curriculum consists of a number of categories of courses. The general education component, which is required of all ESF students, broadens the students’ perspectives on global and societal issues, an important component of any education. Students also take a number of courses in math and the basic sciences—chemistry, physics, and biology—to provide the background for the courses that prepare students for engineering practice. The engineering courses cover a variety of topics that are traditional for a chemical engineering program, supplemented with courses specific to bioprocess engineering. The moderate requirement of 128 credit hours allows room for students to supplement more courses at their own desire (no limitation on free electives).

Students may be admitted to the bioprocess engineering program as first-year students with appropriate science backgrounds from their high school or as transfer students at any level with accommodations for coursework requirements. Students who have associate degrees in engineering science, chemical technology, biological sciences, or general science and mathematics are encouraged to apply as transfer students.

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