Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering

Program Description

Accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council the BE Chemical Engineering program focuses on developing expertise in areas Process Engineering and Design, Computational and data science, Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Safety and Risk Management. Sate-of-the-art laboratories and pilot plants provide students with practical experience in applying theoretical concepts, conducting experiments, and developing new processes and products. Our students are encouraged to participate in cutting-edge research projects, often in collaboration with industry partners, fostering innovation in areas like renewable energy, advanced materials, and biotechnology. Collaboration with other engineering and science disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering, broadens students’ perspectives and enhances their ability to solve complex, multidisciplinary problems. Key features of BE Chemical Engineering are:

  • Opportunities for international exposure through exchange programs to Germany and Austria, global internships, and participation in international conferences.
  • Mandatory 500 hours internship at industry.
  • Industrial based Final Year Projects.
  • Providing a strong technical foundation with emphasizes leadership, creativity, and a commitment to sustainability

Associated Career

Graduate of our chemical engineering program have endless possibilities. The department aims to provide the graduates with specific skill to develop the entrepreneur skills. Furthermore, the key interest towards applied research-based projects is the distinguishing feature for career prospects of the student to develop indigenous products. Some of the potential careers are enlisted below:

Oil and Gas Exploration, Oil Refineries, Chemical Industry, Petrochemical Industry, Agrochemicals, Cement Industry, Fertilizer Industry, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverages, Renewable & Nuclear and Atomic Energy

Salient Features

Student Exchange Opportunity

  • Fully funded foreign student exchange opportunity with partner institution (i.e., MCI, Innsbruck, Austria) for 1 semester after approval from all statuary bodies

Approved by PEC

  • Program approved by Pakistan Engineering council and outcome-based education under Washington accord.

Curriculum by Foreign Partner

  • Curriculum designed by the experts from foreign partner i.e., MCI, Innsbruck, Austria and artificial intelligence-based implementation of courses in curriculum.

Course Delivery

  • Course delivery by foreign partner’s faculty and industrial experts, industry visit, projects, internships

Well-equipped Labs

  • Training in well-equipped labs including small scale plants on bioethanol, biogas, and biodiesel production etc.

Dedicated labs

  • Dedicated labs with focus on energy & environment

Austrian trained PhD faculty

  • Austrian trained 100% PhD faculty in the department

Entry Criteria

  • F. Sc (Pre-Eng.) / A-Levels (Math, Physics, Chemistry),
    Combination of Physics, mathematics and computer studies/Computer Science (ICS)
  • 60% marks in HSSC or equivalent

Course Curriculum

Semester 1

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
MGT-262Entrepreneurship3
COMP-105Fundamentals of ICT1
COMP-105LFundamentals of ICT Lab1
SS-111Islamic Studies2
CH-102Inorganic and Organic Chemistry3
CH-102LInorganic and Organic Chemistry Lab1
MTH-XXXQuantitative Reasoning-I3
MSE-101Fundamental of Engineering Materials 3

Semester 2

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
SS-XXX Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2
SS-103English Language and Communication Skills3
MTH-202Linear Algebra and Differential Equations3
PHY-101Applied Physics3
PHY-101LApplied Physics Lab1
COMP-111Programming Fundamentals3
COMP-111LProgramming Fundamentals Lab1
ME-101LWorkshop Practice1

Semester 3

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
CH-202Physical and Analytical Chemistry2
CH-202LPhysical and Analytical Chemistry Lab1
CHE-101Chemical Process Principles-I3
CHE-201Chemical Process Industries3
ME-102LEngineering Drawing1
MTH-XXXQuantitative Reasoning-II3
CHE-211Fluid Mechanics3
CHE-211LFluid Mechanics Lab1

Semester 4

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
CHE-202Chemical Process Principles-II3
SS-203Technical and Business Writing3
CHE-214Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics3
CHE-214LChemical Engineering Thermodynamics Lab1
CHE-215Mass Transfer Fundamentals2
HU-XXXProfessional Ethics2
SS-331Community Services1
MTH-307Numerical Computations2
MTH-307LNumerical Computations Lab1

Semester 5

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
SS-321 Engineering Economics2
ECE-110Basic Electrical Engineering2
ECE-110LBasic Electrical Engineering Lab1
CHE-213Heat Transfer 3
CHE-213LHeat Transfer Lab1
CHE-318Separation Processes-I2
CHE-318LSeparation Processes -I Lab1
CHE-315Particulate Technology3
CHE-315LParticulate Technology Lab1

Semester 6

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
COMP-XXX AI for Engineers2
COMP-XXX AI for Engineers Lab1
MGT-XXXManagement Elective3
CHE-319Separation Processes-II2
CHE-319LSeparation Processes -II Lab1
CHE-321Chemical Reaction Engineering 3
CHE-321LChemical Reaction Engineering  Lab1
CHE-322Instrumentation and Process Control3
CHE-322LInstrumentation and Process Control Lab1

Semester 7

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
CHE-XXXDepth Elective-I3
CHE-XXXDepth Elective-II3
CHE-421LProcess Design and Simulation Lab2
CHE-454Maintenance & Utility Engineering2
SS-120Occupational Health and Safety2
CHE-498Final Year Project-I3

Semester 8

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
CHE-332Environmental Engineering2
CHE-332LEnvironmental Engineering Lab1
CHE-331Energy Engineering2
CHE-331LEnergy Engineering Lab1
CHE-424Transport Phenomena3
CHE-451Chemical Plant Design3
CHE-499Final Year Project-II3

Total Credit Hours : 132

List of Elective(s) courses

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
CHE-447Biological Process Engineering3
CH-428Application of AI in Chemical Engineering3
CHE-425Membrane Separation Processes3
CHE-426Chemical Wet Processing of Textiles3
CHE-427Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)3
CHE-429Biochemical Engineering3
CHE-431Renewable Energy Resources3
CHE-432Hydropower3
CHE-433Industrial Energy Systems3
CHE-434Solid Waste Management3
CHE-435Fuel Cell Technology3
CHE-436Water Pollution Control3
CHE-437Biomass3
CHE-438Analytical & Characterization Techniques3
CHE-441Gas Dynamics3
CHE-442Petroleum Refinery Processes3
CHE-443Petrochemicals3
CHE-444Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering 3

PEOs and PLOs

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Department’s commitment to excellence and professionalism is reflected in its four overarching Program Educational Objectives, set out below: 

PEO–1. Become technically competent engineers with a successful career in the engineering profession. 

PEO–2. Pursue graduate studies and research in related allied or multidisciplinary fields imparting economic, safety and environmental impression of their work on society. 

PEO–3. Demonstrate entrepreneurial and leadership skills in a diverse professional environment. 

PEO–4. Engage in life-long learning for the purpose of continuous improvement in a befitted manner to the society. 

Program Learning outcomes (PLOs):

The following PLOs are proposed which are aligned with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) guidelines: 

PLO-1 Engineering Knowledge: 

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems. 

PLO-2 Problem Analysis: 

An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences. 

PLO-3 Design/Development of Solutions: 

An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. 

PLO-4 Investigation: 

An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions. 

PLO-5 Modern Tool Usage: 

An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations. 

PLO-6 The Engineer and Society: 

An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems. 

PLO-7 Environment and Sustainability: 

An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of, and need for, sustainable development.  

PLO-8 Ethics: 

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. 

PLO-9 Individual and Team Work: 

An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings. 

PLO-10 Communication: 

An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. 

PLO-11 Project Management: 

An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment. 

PLO-12 Lifelong Learning

An ability to recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in, independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.