Chemical Engineering was established at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 1915, as the first Canadian chemical engineering program west of Ontario, and a separate Department of Chemical Engineering was established in 1954. The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering was established in 1999, and reflects the growing need for engineers in the fields of biotechnology, biomedical and bio-resource engineering.
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at UBC has achieved international distinction through the significant accomplishments and professional leadership provided by its alumni, faculty and staff, as well as many other distinguished individuals that have contributed to strengthening the department and its success in improving society.
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at UBC has an established worldwide reputation for its accredited undergraduate programs, innovative research and the quality of its graduates and faculty.