Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Prepares you to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the study of biochemical processes in living organisms, properties of biological materials, and processes using biochemical agents such as cells, enzymes, and antibodies. Covers biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, bioprocesses, and chemical engineering.
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| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Program admission | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder CO | 62 | 83% | Direct to majorFirst-years apply directly to CEAS as open option or to a specific engineering major; the college publishes no fixed first-year GPA or test cutoff. | $19,000 |
| University of Georgia GA | 24 | 37% | Apply after enrollmentStudents initially enter as intended-engineering majors and apply for engineering standing, typically during the second year. They must earn C or better in ENGL 1101, MATH 2250, MATH 2260 and PHYS 1211/1211L or PHYS 1251, earn C or better in three major-specific courses with at least a 2.75 GPA across those courses, and submit an application including a resume and career-goal responses. | $13,000 |
| University of California-Davis CA | 15 | 42% | Direct to majorFirst-years apply to a chosen major on the UC application; UC Davis recommends an alternate in case the first-choice major is not admitted. Later changes into Engineering have college eligibility rules. | $12,000 |