The School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering currently offers three options – the standard option, the pre-medical/biomedical engineering option, and the biotechnology option – all leading to a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. The three options differ in the selection of some technical electives and in the requirement of extra courses. The standard option consists of 126 credit hours and is intended to prepare the student for chemical engineering practice in any of the wide variety of industries, engineering design firms, and consulting practices employing chemical engineers. The 135 credit hour pre-med option specifically includes electives and other courses to prepare chemical engineering students for medical careers and careers in related areas. The biotechnology option, 128 credit hours, emphasizes biological applications of chemical engineering.

The Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Program at the University of Oklahoma has the following three objectives: Program Objective 1: Graduates will perform successfully as professionals in businesses, industries and government. Program Objective 2: Graduates will perform successfully in their pursuit of advanced degrees in chemical engineering and other technical or professional fields. Program Objective 3: Graduates will continually improve their professional competencies through further training or education.