Chemical and biological engineers conceive and design processes to efficiently use, produce, transport and transform materials and energy. They are in great demand due to the large number of industries that depend on the synthesis and processing of materials and matter and the modeling of systems. Chemical and biological engineers work to create new materials with unique electrical, optical or mechanical properties for more efficient solar cells or batteries, and they design processes and facilities that use microorganisms to synthesize new drugs or vaccines. They also develop solutions to control pollution and deactivate products harmful to the environment.
The UBC Chemical and Biological Department offers two accredited programs:
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical and Biological Engineering
The unique training of Chemical & Biological engineers positions them to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges in clean energy, drinking water, food, health, green technologies and sustainable processes to convert renewable natural resources into the vast array of products used by society now and in the future.
Send us your questions at undergrad@chbe.ubc.ca
CHBE Undergraduate Programs Information
- Chemical Engineering Program Brochure
- Chemical & Biological Engineering Program Brochure
- FAQ for Prospective Students
- Undergraduate Course Schedule
- What can you do with a degree in Chemical & Biological Engineering?
Admission and Placements
- UBC Undergraduate Program Admissions
- Admissions to UBC Engineering
- CHBE admissions and placements information
CHBE Student Vlogs
- Student Vlog: A day in the life of a CHBE student
- Student Vlog: CHBE Labs – by Megan
- Student Vlog: CHBE labs – by Tony
- Student Vlog: Student Teams – by Megan
- An Interview with Chem-E-Car Student Team
Visit our Teaching Labs
Recorded Presentations for the Open House
Resources for the Future
Sustainable Cities
Chemical and Biological Engineers Tackling the World’s Most Pressing Challenges
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CHBE Researchers on Resources for the Future and A Tour of the Battery Research Lab |
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Better Water Treatment for Indigenous Communities |
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| Biodegradable Masks for COVID-19 |  |
| Alternative Energy Technologies |  |
| Electrochemical Water Treatment Technology |  |