Career Preparation for 21st Century Engineers
Working in close partnership with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, Careers in Engineering prepares aspiring engineers for success with design immersions, hands-on engineering projects, personalized career advising, networking opportunities, and internships with a diverse range of employers. The program also includes several selective tracks that teach specialized skills to ambitious students with a particularly strong commitment to the field. Students of all years and majors are welcome!
UChicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering was recently ranked the #3 engineering school in the country in research funding per faculty!
Experiential Learning
UChicago prepares students for success with rigorous coursework and hands-on experiences. UChicago’s engineering coursework and career resources will prepare you to build next-generation technologies such as quantum hardware, conduct advanced research with leading graduate programs, shape science policy in government, and drive innovation at startups, and more!
The molecular engineering major at UChicago offers a cutting-edge curriculum and programming designed to provide an agile, critical-thinking mindset that will give students the opportunity to work towards technological advancements and cultivate the skillset to lead teams across function groups. There are three interdisciplinary tracks within the major that align with the groundbreaking research at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.
Explore different pathways to student success across the three tracks.
Complement your coursework with one of the many professional development programs offered through Career Advancement:
JOIN A SELECTIVE COHORT
Pritzker Scholars
Incoming students who have a demonstrated interest in molecular engineering are eligible for the selective Pritzker Scholars merit award, which provides funding for professional experiences.
Prototype for Success
Launch your career in STEM entrepreneurship and bring your ideas to life! This three-year program immerses students in the theory and practice of engineering entrepreneurship, with a focus on cutting-edge areas such as agriculture, biotechnology, green energy, and healthcare.
Engineering Fellows
This three-year preprofessional program provides technical and soft-skills training, networking with industry experts, and touchpoints with employers. This program is open to students interested in all areas of engineering.
GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Engineering Career Treks
Travel the world and meet with potential employers along the way! Travel with a group of fellow students to engineering hubs from Los Angeles to Lyon, France, to explore different career paths, and build your network.
Jeff Metcalf Internship Program
Careers in Engineering works closely with leading employers across the U.S. to offer internships at the cutting edge of emerging technologies. Launch your career with one of the 4,000 paid, substantive internships this program has to offer!
Career Forums
Register for the annual Engineering Career Forum and Quantum Recruiting Forum for a chance to network directly with employers and learn more about the field.