At Tufts, we are dedicated to developing outstanding educational programs, using those programs to advance engineering and impact society, and establishing our department and faculty as leaders in Chemical and Biological Engineering. However, at the heart of these goals are our students. Their progress and development are our true measure of success and without them our other goals are pointless. Our program at Tufts uses the following formula to equip our students for the future.

1. A strong foundation in the pure sciences including biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics.



2. A solid understanding of the fundamental chemical engineering sciences, coupled with quantitative skills, so as to provide a basis for a successful professional career within the technology fields.



3. Training of communication skills consistent with the requirements of both the technical professions and the broader community in which they live.



4. A capacity and desire for the pursuit of life-long learning.

1. Provide students a sound technical foundation in both the traditional and emerging areas of chemical engineering. In particular, the Tufts BSChE program emphasizes the incorporation of the biological sciences into the technical foundation throughout the curricula.



2. Provide quality instruction emphasizing the logical identification and solution of problems; the solution of complex quantitative problems using computational methods; and the application of engineering analysis to the chemical and biological sciences.



3. Offer a high-quality instruction that encompasses not only the technical content but also makes students aware of the societal implications of technology.



4. Provide students the opportunity to formulate, analyze, and solve engineering problems within a team structure; and to communicate their findings in both written and oral forms.



5. Encourage and provide opportunities to sample specialized areas through elective courses, minor programs, industrial internships, and independent research; and as such, to foster an appreciation for life-long education.

1. Course work. Our course selection is geared towards providing a fundamental engineering education that incorporates chemical and biological concepts. This progressive approach, pioneered by the department in 2001, equips undergraduate and graduate students with the educational tools needed for their respective programs.
   
   For undergraduates, fundamental courses in math, chemistry, and physics have been augmented by classic biology course work. These scientific precursors then set the stage for traditional chemical engineering courses that have been carefully modified to incorporate both chemical and biological examples.
   
   Likewise, for the graduate students, the traditional core graduate curriculum has been altered to include biological examples, and further electives will be mutually chosen by the student and his or her research advisor to specifically augment the student’s chosen research area. In the end, both undergraduates and graduates will be able to apply basic scientific concepts in an engineering setting.
   
   
2. Research. Our research programs run the gamut from traditional chemical engineering theory and experimentation to emerging areas in biological engineering. But the common thread linking these areas is the rigorous thought, planning, and analysis demanded by research. This process is at the heart of academic training and the rewards are measured in scientific breakthroughs, advanced intellectual development, and a strong sense of accomplishment.
   
   This process is obviously expected of our graduate students, but we also strongly encourage our undergraduates to take part in this training during their time in the department. Indeed, the university has established the Summer Scholars Program to support and reward undergraduates for research participation.
   
   The department also supports two programs that help facilitate research through Tufts’ Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Schools and the local biotech community:
   1. the Bioengineering Center (involving Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Sciences) and
   2. the Systems Research Institute for Chemical and Biological Processes (focused on optimizing the manufacturing methods and processes for economical and safe productivity of chemical, pharmaceutical, and biological products).
    
3. Professional Development and Community. At Tufts, we strive for an ideal situation: a personalized small college environment with all the opportunities offered at a large research university. Our department promotes strong interactions between students and faculty. Aided by our excellent student to faculty ratio (6:1), this extensive interaction helps ensure that all our students entering the department graduate with a quality education.
   
   Beyond thorough technical training, the department also promotes professional development. Through particular activities woven throughout the curriculum, our program stresses management, communication, and leadership skills. Such skills will complement our technical training and produce a well rounded and marketable student.
   
   Furthermore, students have the option of partaking in our active student-run organizations: the Tufts’ American Institute of Chemical Engineers and International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering chapters (primarily for undergraduates; meetings emphasize career options and opportunities in chemical and biological engineering) and the Sci-Tech Society group (working to enhance graduate student social and academic life with monthly meetings held to socialize and highlight student research within the department).