Chemical Engineering
Transform matter at scale - from petroleum refining to pharmaceuticals to clean energy.
Chemical Engineering applies chemistry, physics, and mathematics to design processes that convert raw materials into useful products at industrial scale. Graduates work in oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and environmental remediation. The degree is rigorous and quantitative - among the hardest engineering disciplines.
Admission Average
high 80s to low 90s (Tier 2 (85-91%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Chemistry
- Physics
Skills You'll Build
- Process Design & Scale-Up
- Thermodynamics & Transport Phenomena
- Lab Techniques & Safety
- Data Analysis
- Systems Optimization
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: Yes
- Graduate school: Common path
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- McMaster University – Hamilton, ON
Chemical Engineering Admission Averages by University
- Chemical Engineering at McMaster University – high 80s-low 90s
- Chemical Engineering at Queen's University – high 80s-low 90s
- Chemical Engineering at McGill University – high 80s-low 90s
- Chemical Engineering at Western University – high 80s
- Chemical Engineering at University of Alberta – high 80s
- Chemical Engineering at University of Calgary – high 80s
- Chemical Engineering at University of New Brunswick – high 80s
Careers This Major Leads To
- Biomedical Engineer – Entry $70,000
- Research Scientist – Entry $60,000