The Biochemical Engineering academic program aims to train competent professionals in the fields of bioprocesses, food bioengineering, environmental bioengineering, and metabolic engineering, with ethical values, leadership, and responsibility to the environment, which allow them to respond to the needs of society and sustainable development of the nation.

Applicants to study Biochemical Engineering at the ENCB must be individuals with ethical values, responsible for the social, environmental, and economic environment; capable of adapting to a changing environment, able to work in multicultural teams as well as coordinate work groups and with a commitment to the sustainable development of Mexico.

KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge of: mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, English, and research methods.

KNOW-HOW

• Capacity of analysis and synthesis to develop in the chemical-biological and engineering area.
• Search for information using ICT.
• Face challenges and challenges with creativity and innovation by applying new technologies.

KNOW HOW TO BE AND LIVE TOGETHER

• Possess a high sense of responsibility, discipline, and moral integrity.
• Be inclusive of gender, ethnic and socio-cultural diversity.
• Have the capacity for teamwork.
• Show social and environmental commitment.

The graduate of the Biochemical Engineering academic program is a professional with solid training in the fields of bioprocesses, food bioengineering, environmental bioengineering, and metabolic engineering; with ethical values, leadership, and responsibility to the environment, which allow him/her to respond to the needs of society and the sustainable development of the nation.

The Biochemical Engineer of the ENCB is a professional with solid scientific training, critical capacity, commitment, ethical values, leadership, and social and environmental responsibility.

• Designs sustainable bio-processes involving the synthesis, transformation and processing of biological products.
• Develops innovative processes in the production of biofuels.
• Controls and optimizes production processes in the alcoholic beverage and food industry.
• Innovates in the production of functional and non-conventional foods.
• Design and control of bio-processes for wastewater treatment and advanced processes.
• Applies molecular genetic tools and computational methods in the production of cells, metabolites and enzymes.
• Validates equipment, processes and products that comply with good manufacturing practices in the industry.
• Manages multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and multicultural teams in a collaborative manner.
• Manages human, material and financial resources in decision-making.

KNOWLEDGE

• Physicochemical principles and their interpretation in biological processes.
• Environmental factors that influence ecosystems.
  • Principles and fundamentals governing the transfer of momentum, heat and mass in unit operations.
• Food structure, the sources of procurement, processing, preservation and control necessary for distribution.
• Design and interpret the various diagrams used in engineering.
• Growth kinetics for the development of biological products.
• The different metabolic pathways
• National and international standards, as well as quality management governing the production of biological products
• Processes for the use of industrial by-products and for obtaining clean energies.
• Microorganisms of industrial interest, sources, isolation and culture conditions.
• Molecular, biochemical, cellular and computer methods.
• Accreditation strategies before national and international organizations.
• Ways to obtain specific bibliographic references in Spanish and English.

KNOW-HOW

• Manages the techniques of production and innovation of food and biological products.
  • Analyzes samples based on modern analytical methods and techniques.
• Obtains and validates experimental data
  • Designs develop, and validate strategies for the treatment of industrial effluents.
• Employs molecular, biochemical, cellular, and informatics methods.
• Applies criteria for the selection of equipment for the production of biological products.
• Manages computer programs for data analysis.
• Proposes work strategies and sizes the necessary infrastructure for the direction, management and operation of companies.
• Implements and maintains the certification of production processes.
• Interprets the information included in bibliographic sources in English and Spanish.
• Prepares and disseminates scientific and technological texts.
• Performs experimental designs based on the scientific method.
• Monitors compliance with safety and risk prevention standards for people, facilities and equipment.
• Evaluates the effect of microorganisms in the production and biodegradation of different products.
• Isolates, purifies and propagates microorganisms beneficial to health in the production of food and beverages.
• Obtains biomass and useful products through the use of bioreactors.
• Innovates and optimizes industrial processes
• Implements production, control, and manufacturing processes for food, biological and biotechnological products.
• Handles food, sources, processing, preservation, conservation, and control necessary for its distribution.
• Applies techniques and procedures in the areas of food, biotechnology, and process engineering with, reference, training, and quality management.
• Applies various mathematical tools used in engineering.
• Uses statistical programs for the treatment of problems and results.
• Interpreting modifications in metabolite production.
• Directs the accreditation of companies related to the biochemical area.
• Employing waste degradation bioprocesses.
• Apply molecular, biochemical, cellular, and computational methods for the design and evaluation of bioprocesses.
• Supports sustainable production at all stages of the process.

KNOW HOW TO BE AND LIVE TOGETHER

• Demonstrates responsibility and social commitment.
• Incorporates the perspective of gender equity and environmental sustainability into their professional work.
• Coexists with respect.
• Promotes a culture of inclusion.
• Recognizes the essential elements of the profession, including ethical principles, legal responsibilities and professional practice.
• Collaborates in multidisciplinary teams.
• Leads multidisciplinary work teams.
• Social commitment to environmental eventualities Promotes the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases that afflict the country.
• Seeks to improve the health of the human and veterinary population of the country, having an impact on the economic sphere.
• Assumes its professional work with ethics and social commitment.

The requirements to become a student at the Institute are:

1. To comply with the academic background and other requirements indicated in the respective call for applications.
2. To take the admission exam for the higher level.
3. To be selected for admission.

The Biochemical Engineer will develop in the public, private, industrial, and service sectors; his action will be located in the areas of food, bioprocesses, biotechnology, alcoholic beverages, environmental bioindustry, engineering and reengineering consulting firms for the development or implementation of new technologies and sustainable energy. He/she can collaborate in scientific and technological research teams, as well as develop or support the described sectors, through the organization, management, and administration of companies.

Check the list of subjects, credits and total hours of the program in:

• ENCB