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Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineers make a difference in almost every part of life. They design cleaner energy, develop new medicines, improve how we grow food, and create sustainable materials. At Dordt University, you'll learn to take on these challenges with strong technical skills and a Christ-centered vision.
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Program Overview
At Dordt, we see engineering as a calling to honor God and serve others. The chemical engineering concentration equips you to use science and new ideas to care for creation. With hands-on learning, close mentoring from faculty, and a faith-filled community, you'll be ready to lead with integrity in the industries that shape the future.
Here, you'll be challenged to grow in your studies, your career, and your faith. Our professors have years of research and industry experience. Our labs give you the tools to explore and try new ideas. At Dordt, chemical engineering is more than a degree. It's a way to serve and glorify God in every part of His world.
What You'll Learn
You'll build a strong base in core engineering. You'll also study thermal-chemical systems, reactor design, and separation processes. Research courses and access to Dordt's high-performance computing cluster let you model complex chemical systems. Many students do undergraduate research with faculty. Some even publish their work or present it at academic conferences.
What You Can Do With A Chemical Engineering Degree
With a chemical engineering concentration from Dordt, you can make an impact in industry, government, research, or education. You might help make new scientific discoveries, work in the field, or join a global company. Wherever you go, you'll be ready to serve with excellence and integrity and to bring your faith into your work.
Process Engineer
Design and improve the systems that turn raw materials into fuels, plastics, and other everyday products.
Research and Development (R&D) Engineer
Create new materials and technologies for energy, medicine, and sustainability.
Biochemical Engineer
Combine chemical engineering and biology to make biofuels, medicines, and sustainable materials.
Career Preparation
Dordt University's 2025 Career Outcome Rate was 99.7%! “I believe it is also, in part, indicative of the type of graduates we are encouraging our students to become—that is, graduates who don’t just learn for the sake of learning, but graduates who continue to learn for the sake of serving," said Dr. Ethan Brue, dean for technology and applied sciences. "Dordt is not just about training students for competence, but it is more about inviting students to embrace the goodness of work out of a deep care for the world.”
The chemical engineering concentration combines a broad foundation with specialized courses. You'll start with math, chemistry, physics, and engineering, covering topics like thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Then you'll move into advanced courses such as Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design, Separation Processes, and Biochemical Engineering. Extra lab credits give you hands-on experience with chemical systems. Courses in mechatronics, organic chemistry, and research build your technical skills even further.
For more information, refer to the course catalog.
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Faculty
With experience in a variety of fields, our faculty members are equipped and ready to help you succeed.
Science and Technology Center
When studying chemical engineering at Dordt, you'll have the opportunity to spend time in Dordt's Science and Technology Center. Informally known as the "Science Building," the Science and Technology Center is home to labs for mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, and computer-aided design.
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