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Chemical Engineering

Reactions, interactions and creation - the science and study behind the building blocks of life.

Overview

Become part of a worldwide organization of professionals who are at the forefront of addressing the needs of society and the world's economy, and ensuring it is accomplished in a sustainable manner.

Learn about chemical processes, bioprocesses, and process designs - and how they can be harnessed to drive our economy and benefit society. You can also choose to focus your degree with specialized options in sustainability and the environment, or extractive metallurgy and mineral processing.

Combine what you learn and your creativity to solve issues and innovate sustainable products and processes. Through group design projects, tackle issues like renewable energy, environmental protection, mineral extraction and processing, green production, and many more regionally and globally important topics.

You also have the option to get hands-on training through working in the industry during the 16-month co-op program, which you can start in your second year. 

Key Features

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Learn the skills to be able to contribute to solving regional and global issues, such as developing sustainable processes.
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The co-op program provides professional experience and exposure, while earning money. It also enhances your resume by earning knowledge and skills valuable to future employers.
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Work in groups to apply your creative problem solving skills, scientific and technical knowledge to issues relevant to today’s world.

Career Opportunities

There are a multitude of worldwide career options to explore post-graduation.

Graduate Chemical Engineers can be found in almost every public and private sector, including for example:

  • The green economy
  • Mineral processing and metallurgy
  • Process engineering
  • Health care and pharmaceuticals
  • Food production
  • Energy generation
  • Environmental management and protection
  • Consultancy
  • Research and development
Heidi Tuszkiewicz

Heidi Tuszkiewicz

I loved taking chemical engineering at Laurentian - I learnt a lot, and it importantly allowed me to keep my options open for the future! 

I always wanted to work in medicine, and I am now enrolled in a graduate degree program pursuing that dream!

Heidi Tuszkiewicz

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