Biochemical Engineering

A branch of chemical engineering, Biochemical Engineering serves primarily the biopharmaceutical industry, which is responsible for the manufacture of antibiotics, vaccines, antibodies and most recently, cell therapy products. Villanova's minor in Biochemical Engineering will prepare graduates to make an immediate impact designing and optimizing biopharmaceutical processes and products.

With high average annual salaries and strong job growth rate, and Villanova's proximity to more than 1,200 pharmaceutical companies in the Philadelphia region, a minor in this rapidly evolving field is an excellent choice!

This minor is open to Engineering students only. Students may pursue either the Biochemical minor or the Biomedical minor, but not both.

Requirements:

The Biochemical Engineering minor requires a total of seven courses (a minimum of 21 credits), three of which are Engineering Electives, three Science Electives, and one Ethics course. The selected courses must include two laboratory experiences, which can be satisfied by a science laboratory course (a laboratory course, or a 4 credit science course with an integrated laboratory) or an Engineering Elective with an integrated laboratory (CHE 5535 or approved topics in CHE 4831).

No AP credit may fulfill any requirements for the minor. A minimum of five courses must be taken at Villanova for completion of the minor.

Villanova University is a member of the Common Application. A complete application for admission will include: 

• Common Application with essay. Please be sure to fully complete the activities section of the Common Application, as supplemental resumes and accomplishments after submission cannot be added to your application.
• Villanova Member School Section with Villanova Writing Supplements

Within 48 hours after your application is received, you'll receive information on how to set up your Applicant Status Page to track your application's status and to ultimately view your decision.