Graduate Programs
Dive into the graduate world of chemical engineering and biological engineering at CU Boulder, where we prepare future leaders to tackle global challenges in renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and functional materials. Our distinguished faculty drive innovation and discovery, and our top-ranked PhD and master’s programs offer journeys into real-world impact.Ìý
Join us in the stunning and dynamic environment of Boulder, Colorado, where inspiration meets action.
Our Academic Programs:
- PhD in Chemical Engineering
- PhD in Biological EngineeringÌý
- MS in Chemical Engineering
Graduate Programs
Chemical Engineering (PhD)
The chemical engineering PhD programÌýoffers a research-intensive education in key areas including catalysis, surface science, complex fluids, computational science, energy and environmental applications, membranes and separations and tissue engineering.
Biological Engineering (PhD)
Learn how biological components interact on many size scales, how to understand the interplay of different interactions and networks and how to form concrete models from complex data.
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11th
Public Graduate Program for Chemical Engineering
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
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$14.2M
New research dollars 2023
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13
Spin-off companies based on department research
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#2
Best place to live for quality of life (Boulder)
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
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Questions about graduate programs?
Contact Graduate Program ManagerÌýDominique de Vangel atÌýchbegrad@colorado.edu