Program Overview
The Biochemical Engineering at Villanova University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biochemical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biochemical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biopharm Facility Design
- Biomaterials & Drug Delivery
- Survey of Biomass Conversion
- Biochemical Engineering I
- Biochemical Engineering II
- Systems Biology
- Pharmaceutical Business
- Protein Engineering
- Polymer Science & Engineering
- Fluid Dynamics
- Thermodynamics
- Heat Transfer
- Chem Eng Reactors
- Chem Kinetics and Catalysis
- Separation Processes II
- Adv Process Modeling/Analysis
- Microbiology Enviro EGR
- Biomechanics of Hard Tissues
- Tran Phen in Bio Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Criteria:\xc2\xa0For applicants\xc2\xa0with\xc2\xa0a chemical engineering or related undergraduate degree
For both the Master\xc2\x92s Degree program and the Certificate programs, you must apply to be admitted, and admission is not automatic. Admission generally requires an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. If you did not receive your undergraduate degree at an accredited U.S. school, you will be required to take the GRE and/or the TOEFL exams.
Admission Criteria:\xc2\xa0For applicants\xc2\xa0without\xc2\xa0a chemical engineering or related undergraduate degree
If your undergraduate degree is not in Chemical Engineering, you will be considered for admission into the certificate programs, but admission is not automatic. Further, for admission into the Master\xc2\x92s Degree Program in Biochemical Engineering, you will need to satisfy the Admission Criteria for applicants without a chemical engineering or related undergraduate degree:
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Villanova University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Villanova University
Villanova University
Villanova, United States
Villanova University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-16
- Language English
- Duration 24 months