DEPARTMENT OF Chemical Engineering
Bioprocess Engineering
Pursue an exciting path in biopharmaceuticals — manufacturing drugs, vaccines, and therapies for diseases and health.
Be part of the green revolution happening within the bioeconomy industries. The Bachelor of Science degree in Bioprocess Engineering prepares students for an exciting career where they can make an impact bringing new biologically based drugs or pharmaceutical therapies to the market.
Our courses combine a solid foundation with specialization.
Students gain an engineering foundation — built on math, chemistry, physics, and biology — and learn about the fundamentals of engineering, including mechanics, fluid mechanics, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and process control. Specialized courses include bioreaction engineering, biocatalysis, bioseparations, and bioprocess design. ESF offers a variety of technical electives.
Engage in cutting-edge research.
Students gain valuable experience through a capstone design experience in which they work on significant problems in the design and implementation of new technologies. Since bioprocess engineering engages students in a high technology field, research experience at an industrial or academic laboratories or an internship with industry is a requirement.
Choose your specialty.
In addition to learning basic principals in bioprocess engineering, students can specialize in biocatalysis, biomaterials, biofuels, and other cutting-edge technologies.
Pursue an exciting career path.
Graduates are well prepared for a career in which they can make an impact, using biological materials to create a variety of products, from pharmaceutical to agricultural.
10%
Job
Growth
$97,180
Median
Annual Salary
100%
ESF Graduate Outcomes Rate
17,900
Annual Projected
Job Openings
Bioprocess Engineering Program Objectives
If you want a career in a high-tech, cutting edge and impactful industry, take a close
look at ESF’s Bioprocess Engineering program — the first and only program of its kind
in the Northeastern United States.
Our graduates with B.S. degrees in Bioprocess Engineering are expected to:
- Achieve rewarding careers in bioprocess engineering and related fields after graduation,
- Demonstrate accomplishment in their careers through increasing professional responsibility and continued life-long learning
Career Options
- Bioprocess Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Quality and Control Engineer
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Process Engineer
| Academic Year | Program Enrollment (Fall) | B.S. Graduate |
| 2023-2024 | 40 | 27 |
| 2022-2023 | 34 | 19 |
| 2021-2022 | 46 | 15 |
| 2020-2021 | 48 | 31 |
| 2019-2020 | 59 | 47 |
| 2018-2019 | 59 | 35 |
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
- An awareness of hazards: biohazard, reactive hazard and process safety.
- Career preparedness or an ability to work in an industrial or research position in bioprocess engineering related fields.
We are ABET EAC accredited
The bachelor of science degree in Bioprocess Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the criteria for Chemical Engineering programs.