Overview

Transform the world with Chemical Engineering. Turn raw materials into everyday products, from clean energy solutions to new medicines.

What is chemical engineering?

Chemical engineering is a field where people use science, chemistry, physics, and math to turn raw materials into useful products that we use every day. Chemical engineers create and improve products like medicines, fuels, and food by figuring out how to mix, separate, and transform different materials. They design and oversee processes in factories and plants to make sure everything is made safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally friendly way.

What you’ll learn

In class, you’ll learn about chemical and biological processes, and how they can be used to drive our economy and benefit society. You’ll combine your knowledge and creativity to solve problems, plan and create sustainable processes and products, and design industrial production systems for a wide array of products. Through group design projects, you’ll tackle issues like renewable energy, environmental protection, mineral extraction and processing, green production, and many more regionally and globally important topics.

Choose your focus

Starting in your second year, you can choose to specialize in :

• Sustainability and the environment - Learn about eco-friendly processes and reducing pollution.
• Extractive metallurgy and mineral processing -  Focus on how to extract and process minerals and metals efficiently.

Co-op option

Gain valuable experience and get paid while you study. Choose the 5-year co-op option to participate in a 16-month placement in your second year. 

When you graduate

Once you complete the program, you’ll receive a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering degree and earn your iron ring. You’ll also be prepared to apply to become licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or with another Canadian engineering regulator. You can also continue your studies and pursue research with the Master of Engineering Science program at Laurentian University.

This program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), fulfilling the educational requirement to become a Professional Engineer in Canada.

Key Features

After completing the program, you’ll meet the academic requirements to become a Professional Engineer in Canada.

The paid co-op program provides you with professional experience and exposure, allowing you to enhance your resume. You’ll also gain knowledge and skills valuable to future employers.

Customize your education by specializing in one of two streams: Environmental Sustainability or Extractive Metallurgy and Mineral Processing.