Chemical Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Full-time format:
4 Year
5-Year Co-op
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
85-90%
Faculty:
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
Experiential learning:
Co-op available
Is this degree for you?
Make an impact on the world around you by combining engineering with chemistry, biology and physics. In the Chemical Engineering degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), you’ll build the skills needed to improve human life — including securing clean drinking water, developing life-saving medicines and creating advanced microchips.
You’ll start with fundamental engineering courses and then explore AI, the circular economy and hydrogen and fuel cell technology. Interactive projects, an optional co-op and direct industry experience with leading companies will help you apply your studies further. You'll graduate prepared to design sustainable processes, develop innovative technologies and solve complex engineering challenges.
Accreditation:
- The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board
Optional specializations:
Accelerated pathway:
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.
1st Semester
Common to Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, and Mechatronics Engineering programs.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Career possibilities
- Air quality engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Food processing engineer
- Petrochemical engineer
- Pharmaceutical processing engineer
Employer possibilities
- 3M
- Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Ontario Power Generation
- PepsiCo Foods Canada
Further education
- Chemical Engineering (MASc, MEng)
- Other engineering fields
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Career-integrated co-op program
Combine your academic studies with up to 16 months of paid work experience.
Apply your studies
Access state-of-the-art laboratories, pilot-scale equipment and undergraduate research opportunities, and explore your passions.
Get involved
Student interest groups, course unions and water treatment and chemical plant design competitions create meaningful connections with alumni and industry.
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 70% in each):
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
- Physics (SPH4U)
- Chemistry (SCH4U)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2026-2027
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $10,960 - $11,571
Out-of-province: $13,773 - $14,572
International: $44,375 - $44,675
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
Find scholarships for you.
Explore financial assistance
Learn more about government financial aid programs like OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans.
Apply for financial assistance.
TMU’s Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS), is leading the way in experiential and immersive learning. Through extensive co-op and internship programs, research initiatives, co-curricular activities and targeted experiences designed in partnership with industry leaders, every student has the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. When you join one of our 11 undergraduate degree programs, you join a supportive and inclusive community that works and innovates together to tackle local and global challenges.
First-year engineering students also benefit from the First Year Engineering Office (FYEO), which supports a smooth transition to university through orientation, tutoring, study groups and personalized academic plans.
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science degree programs
Chemical Engineering alum's experience at TMU
“Toronto Metropolitan University was my first choice for chemical engineering. It was a comprehensive program, and the co-op placements helped me gain experience applicable to the marketplace. When I began my own business during undergrad, it was easy to tap into TMU’s start-up community, which provided incredibly beneficial mentorship, funding and resources.”
Joe Fida, Chemical Engineering Co-op, Class of 2018, Class of 2022 (MASc), Partner and Chief Innovation Officer, Blade Air
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Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.