Bachelor of Science - Bioprocess Engineering

Bioprocess engineering is one of the fastest-growing segments of the economy. Bioprocess engineers design and develop equipment, methods, and systems for the efficient environmentally sound manufacturing of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and biologically based products. The ECU bioprocess engineering concentration leads to careers ranging from pharmaceutical manufacturing to biofuels, foods, and environmental engineering.

Do you want to make a real difference in your world? Would you like to improve quality of life, protect the environment, and help meet the needs of a growing world population? For the student who enjoys science and math, the bioprocess engineering concentration offers a unique opportunity to provide food, fuels, pharmaceutical, and environmental systems without degrading or depleting our natural resources.

The ECU Bioprocess Engineering concentration offers a unique and valuable educational experience. Coursework includes the ECU engineering core, micro biology, and organic chemistry, complemented by bioprocessing topics such as fermentation, separation, plant design, and bioprocess quality. The breadth of the bioprocess engineering concentration experience means that graduates have many career options, from ecosystems protection and food safety to bioenergy, biofuels, and human health.