PhD in Chemical & Biological Engineering

Hanbat National University, located in Yuseong-gu, South Korea, offers a doctoral program in Chemical & Biological Engineering delivered in English over two years. This discipline applies chemistry, biology, and engineering principles to processes such as chemical manufacturing, bioprocessing, pharmaceuticals, and environmental treatment systems. Doctoral candidates typically pursue research in areas like reaction engineering, biotechnology applications, process design, or the development of chemical and biological products for industrial or medical use. The program is structured around a dissertation built from original research, supported by advanced coursework and laboratory work involving chemical processes, biological systems, or both. Students build technical expertise in process design, experimental methodology, and data analysis, skills that transfer directly into research roles across chemical manufacturing, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries. Career paths for graduates include research and development positions at chemical companies, biotechnology firms, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, along with opportunities in academic research and government laboratories. Because chemical and biological engineering underpins the production of everything from fuels and plastics to medicines and biofuels, expertise in this field remains in demand across a wide range of industrial sectors. Applicants can enter the doctoral program during either the March or September intake. As instruction is conducted entirely in English, the program provides an accessible route for international students and researchers to pursue advanced study in chemical and biological engineering while based in South Korea.