Master in Chemical & Biological Engineering

Chemical and Biological Engineering studies how raw materials, chemical reactions, and biological processes can be scaled into safe, efficient industrial production. A master's program in this field typically covers reaction engineering, process design, thermodynamics, and separation techniques alongside biological topics such as fermentation, enzyme processes, or biomaterials, depending on a student's chosen focus. Students learn to design and optimize processes used in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals and food production to energy and environmental treatment, applying both chemistry and engineering principles to problems of scale, safety, and efficiency. Laboratory work and process simulation are typically central to the curriculum, giving students practical experience alongside theoretical coursework in mass and energy balances, kinetics, and process control. Because the field spans both traditional chemical engineering and the growing area of biotechnology, students often gain exposure to topics such as biofuels, biopharmaceuticals, or environmental remediation alongside more conventional chemical process work. Career paths for graduates include roles as process engineers, chemical engineers, biotechnology researchers, and quality control specialists across pharmaceutical, food and beverage, energy, and environmental industries. Others pursue further research toward a doctoral degree, particularly in biotechnology-adjacent areas. This program is offered at Hanbat National University in Yuseong-gu, South Korea, and instruction is conducted in English. The degree runs for two years, with new students able to start in either March or September. The program combines chemical engineering fundamentals with biological process knowledge to prepare graduates for work across a range of process-driven industries.