Chemical Engineering

Laurentian University

Chemical and Process Engineering: blue ink subject illustration

4 years
Duration (years)
4 years · 5 with co-op
Laurentian · Chemical Engineering degree and requirements
Optional paid co-op
Work experience
Optional paid co-op
Laurentian · Fall 2027 direct engineering co-op and later entry
70% minimum
70% published Ontario minimum
The university publishes a 70% academic minimum, not an entering-average range.
Laurentian · Chemical Engineering degree and requirements

Deadlines

November 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, November 19, 2026

OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades
2027 entry
School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

June 15International September applicationStanding annual September entry · Every year

International applicants using Laurentian’s direct application form
June 15
The university publishes this annual date for September starts in programs without a separate deadline

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No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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June 20International September supporting documentsStanding annual September entry · Every year

International applicants using Laurentian’s direct application form
June 20
The university publishes this annual date for September supporting documents

SourceChecked Nov 11, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Grade 12 English 4U/M
MHF4UAdvanced Functions
SPH4UPhysics
SCH4UChemistry

Ontario Secondary School Diploma and six eligible Grade 12 4U/M courses.
Minimum 70% overall average in the six best Grade 12 U/M courses.
One additional Grade 12 U/M Mathematics or Science course and one other Grade 12 U/M course.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Domestic high-school entry verified for this cycle. Other regular intakes were not confirmed.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
Laurentian · Chemical Engineering degree and requirementsLaurentian · Chemical Engineering degree and requirements
Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Official transcripts and reports requested in myLaurentian
- Follow your offer and portal's document list. Official transcripts must come from the institution through accepted MyCreds or verified institutional email, or in an unopened issuer-sealed envelope. Applicant photocopies, scans and faxes are not official.
Laurentian official transcripts and offer conditionsLaurentian official transcripts and offer conditions
Step 4Select LEA on OUAC for Chemical Engineering.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Laurentian exact Ontario first-entry programme

Chemical Engineering · BEng · OUAC LEA
Ontario Secondary School Diploma and six eligible Grade 12 4U/M courses.
Minimum 70% overall average in the six best Grade 12 U/M courses.
One additional Grade 12 U/M Mathematics or Science course and one other Grade 12 U/M course.
Select LEA on OUAC for Chemical Engineering.

Canadian OUAC applicants

Canadian applicants applying to this degree

Apply through OUAC and check the program-specific requirements. Use myLaurentian to review any supporting document requests.

International application route

International applicants outside the Ontario high-school route

Use Laurentian’s direct international application form and meet its country, faculty and language requirements. International applicants enrolled in Ontario high school use OUAC.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

The Chemical Engineering BEng requires 144 credits.

References

Program facts

70% published Ontario minimum

Co-opOptional paid co-op

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Options within this engineering discipline.

Environmental Sustainability

BEng

Available from second year; 15 marked Table A credits plus 3 marked Table B credits. Topics include water pollution control, environmental engineering and sustainable process design.

Published requirements

Courses

Named courses from the published year-grouped requirements for this engineering discipline.

Year 113 listed

Published year grouping. Technical and complementary study electives follow separate menus.

ENGR-0100EHealth and Safety Training I0 credits
Non-credit training in hazards, risk controls, electrical, fire and laboratory safety, and working at heights.
ENGR-1007ELEngineering Graphics and Design3 credits
Engineering drawings, three-dimensional visualization, drafting standards and computer-aided design.
ENGR-1026ELIntroduction to Technical Writing and Communication for Engineers3 credits
Engineering communication through writing workshops, team research, reports and presentations.
ENGR-1501ELIntroduction to Engineering3 credits
Engineering ethics, licensing, technical communication and a team design project.
CHMI-1006ELGeneral Chemistry I3 credits
Atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, periodicity and solutions.
MATH-1036ELCalculus I3 credits
Limits, derivatives, applications, introductory integration, areas and volumes.
PHYS-1006ELIntroductory Physics I3 credits
Mechanics, vectors, energy, matter, thermodynamics and waves.
ENGR-1056ELStatics3 credits
Equilibrium, structures, frames, friction, centroids and moments of area.
CHMI-1007ELGeneral Chemistry II3 credits
Thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids, bases, electrochemistry and introductory organic chemistry.
COSC-2836ELComputer Software for Sciences3 credits
Statistical, spreadsheet and numerical software tools used in science.
MATH-1037ELCalculus II3 credits
Integration, differential equations, polar curves, sequences, series and multivariable functions.
MATH-1057ELLinear Algebra I3 credits
Linear systems, matrices, vector spaces, transformations, eigenvalues and complex numbers.
PHYS-1007ELIntroductory Physics II3 credits
Optics, electricity, magnetism and modern physics.

Year 211 listed

Published year grouping. Technical and complementary study electives follow separate menus.

ENGR-0200EHealth and Safety Training II0 credits
Second safety module: hazards, risk, regulation, mental health, leadership, incident investigation and ethics. ENGR 0100 and 24 credits required.
ENGR-2026ELEngineering Materials3 credits
Study mechanical, chemical, electrical and thermal properties of metals, alloys, polymers and refractory materials.
ENGR-2076ELMechanics and Strength of Materials I3 credits
Analyse stress, strain, beams, pressure vessels and material failure, with mechanical testing labs.
CHMI-2426ELOrganic Chemistry I3 credits
Explore organic molecular structures, bonding, naming, stereochemistry and selected compound classes.
CHMI-2526ELIntro Physical Chemistry I3 credits
Study thermodynamic laws, chemical equilibrium, physical states and the phase rule.
MATH-2066ELIntroduction to Differential Equations3 credits
Solve first-order, higher-order and systems of differential equations using series and matrix methods.
ENGR-2097ELFluid Mechanics I3 credits
Apply fluid continuity, momentum and energy to pipes, channels, pumps, compressors and flow measurement.
ENGR-2276ELChemical Process Calculations3 credits
Use stoichiometry and material and energy balances in chemical and metallurgical processes.
CHMI-2527ELIntroductory Physical Chemistry II3 credits
Study solutions, equilibria, electrochemistry, reaction kinetics, surfaces and colloids.
MATH-3416ELNumerical Methods I3 credits
Use numerical methods for equations, interpolation, integration, differentiation and differential equations.
STAT-2246ELStatistics for Scientists3 credits
Data distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation and statistical software.

Year 310 listed

Published year grouping. Technical and complementary study electives follow separate menus.

ENGR-0300EHealth and Safety Training III0 credits
Third safety module: risk, safe design, human factors, leadership and ethics. ENGR 0200 and 48 credits required.
ENGR-3006EIndigenous Innovation, Design, and Problem Solving3 credits
Indigenous innovation, design and problem-solving through First Nations, Métis and Inuit knowledge, materials and case studies.
ENGR-3426ELEngineering Economics3 credits
Evaluate engineering projects using cash flows, financing, tax, depreciation, replacement, uncertainty and risk.
ENGR-3436ELChemical Reaction Engineering and Reaction Design I3 credits
Analyse homogeneous reaction kinetics and design batch and continuous reactors under varied temperature conditions.
ENGR-3446ELHeat Transfer3 credits
Apply conduction, convection and radiation to heat exchangers, phase changes and transient systems.
ENGR-3486ELBioprocess Engineering3 credits
Apply engineering design to living cells and sustainable production or waste-remediation processes.
ENGR-3126ELOccupational Health Engineering3 credits
Assess industrial health hazards, exposure thresholds, measurements and engineering controls.
ENGR-3267ELProcess Dynamics and Control3 credits
Model process dynamics and design simple controls using engineering software and applied problems.
ENGR-3416ELMass Transfer3 credits
Analyse molecular diffusion, convection and transfer between phases in chemical processes.
ENGR-3601ELEngineering Project Management3 credits
Manage engineering projects through scope, schedules, quality, costs, resources and risk.

Year 47 listed

Published year grouping. Technical and complementary study electives follow separate menus.

ENGR-0400EHealth and Safety Training IV0 credits
Fourth safety module: process, electrical, radiation and robotics safety, crisis communication, change and wellness. ENGR 0300 and 60 credits required.
ENGR-4435ELEngineering Design Project6 credits
Complete a supervised team design project, including project management, a report and seminar presentation.
ENGR-4457ELSeparation Process and Unit Operations3 credits
Design and operate staged separation processes such as absorption, distillation, extraction and adsorption.
ENGR-4436ELChemical Process and Plant Design3 credits
Design chemical processes and plants through flowsheets, equipment, materials, software and cost decisions.
ENGR-4477ELProcess Modeling and Control3 credits
Model processes and design enhanced and digital controls using frequency analysis and engineering software.
ENGR-4106ELEngineering Law, Ethics, Technology and Society3 credits
Examine engineering law, ethics, technical communication, sustainability and technology’s relationship with society.
ENGR-4447ELChemical Reaction Engineering and Reactor Design II3 credits
Study heterogeneous reactions, catalysis, transport and the design of multiphase reactors.

Mapped terms

Published Fall and Winter academic terms of the named degree. Technical and complementary selections appear in notes. Co-op work terms follow a separate placement schedule.

Year 1

Fall

ENGR-0100EHealth and Safety Training I0 credits
Non-credit training in hazards, risk controls, electrical, fire and laboratory safety, and working at heights.
ENGR-1007ELEngineering Graphics and Design3 credits
Engineering drawings, three-dimensional visualization, drafting standards and computer-aided design.
ENGR-1026ELIntroduction to Technical Writing and Communication for Engineers3 credits
Engineering communication through writing workshops, team research, reports and presentations.
ENGR-1501ELIntroduction to Engineering3 credits
Engineering ethics, licensing, technical communication and a team design project.
CHMI-1006ELGeneral Chemistry I3 credits
Atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, periodicity and solutions.
MATH-1036ELCalculus I3 credits
Limits, derivatives, applications, introductory integration, areas and volumes.
PHYS-1006ELIntroductory Physics I3 credits
Mechanics, vectors, energy, matter, thermodynamics and waves.

Winter

ENGR-1056ELStatics3 credits
Equilibrium, structures, frames, friction, centroids and moments of area.
CHMI-1007ELGeneral Chemistry II3 credits
Thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids, bases, electrochemistry and introductory organic chemistry.
COSC-2836ELComputer Software for Sciences3 credits
Statistical, spreadsheet and numerical software tools used in science.
MATH-1037ELCalculus II3 credits
Integration, differential equations, polar curves, sequences, series and multivariable functions.
MATH-1057ELLinear Algebra I3 credits
Linear systems, matrices, vector spaces, transformations, eigenvalues and complex numbers.
PHYS-1007ELIntroductory Physics II3 credits
Optics, electricity, magnetism and modern physics.

Year 2

Fall

3 credits of Complementary Studies elective OR Table B Technical elective.

ENGR-0200EHealth and Safety Training II0 credits
Second safety module: hazards, risk, regulation, mental health, leadership, incident investigation and ethics. ENGR 0100 and 24 credits required.
ENGR-2026ELEngineering Materials3 credits
Study mechanical, chemical, electrical and thermal properties of metals, alloys, polymers and refractory materials.
ENGR-2076ELMechanics and Strength of Materials I3 credits
Analyse stress, strain, beams, pressure vessels and material failure, with mechanical testing labs.
CHMI-2426ELOrganic Chemistry I3 credits
Explore organic molecular structures, bonding, naming, stereochemistry and selected compound classes.
CHMI-2526ELIntro Physical Chemistry I3 credits
Study thermodynamic laws, chemical equilibrium, physical states and the phase rule.
MATH-2066ELIntroduction to Differential Equations3 credits
Solve first-order, higher-order and systems of differential equations using series and matrix methods.

Winter

3 credits of Complementary Studies elective OR Table B Technical elective.

ENGR-2097ELFluid Mechanics I3 credits
Apply fluid continuity, momentum and energy to pipes, channels, pumps, compressors and flow measurement.
ENGR-2276ELChemical Process Calculations3 credits
Use stoichiometry and material and energy balances in chemical and metallurgical processes.
CHMI-2527ELIntroductory Physical Chemistry II3 credits
Study solutions, equilibria, electrochemistry, reaction kinetics, surfaces and colloids.
MATH-3416ELNumerical Methods I3 credits
Use numerical methods for equations, interpolation, integration, differentiation and differential equations.
STAT-2246ELStatistics for Scientists3 credits
Data distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation and statistical software.

Year 3

Fall

6 credits of Technical Electives (Table A or B).

ENGR-0300EHealth and Safety Training III0 credits
Third safety module: risk, safe design, human factors, leadership and ethics. ENGR 0200 and 48 credits required.
ENGR-3006EIndigenous Innovation, Design, and Problem Solving3 credits
Indigenous innovation, design and problem-solving through First Nations, Métis and Inuit knowledge, materials and case studies.
ENGR-3426ELEngineering Economics3 credits
Evaluate engineering projects using cash flows, financing, tax, depreciation, replacement, uncertainty and risk.
ENGR-3436ELChemical Reaction Engineering and Reaction Design I3 credits
Analyse homogeneous reaction kinetics and design batch and continuous reactors under varied temperature conditions.
ENGR-3446ELHeat Transfer3 credits
Apply conduction, convection and radiation to heat exchangers, phase changes and transient systems.

Winter

3 credits of Technical electives (Table A or B).

ENGR-3486ELBioprocess Engineering3 credits
Apply engineering design to living cells and sustainable production or waste-remediation processes.
ENGR-3126ELOccupational Health Engineering3 credits
Assess industrial health hazards, exposure thresholds, measurements and engineering controls.
ENGR-3267ELProcess Dynamics and Control3 credits
Model process dynamics and design simple controls using engineering software and applied problems.
ENGR-3416ELMass Transfer3 credits
Analyse molecular diffusion, convection and transfer between phases in chemical processes.
ENGR-3601ELEngineering Project Management3 credits
Manage engineering projects through scope, schedules, quality, costs, resources and risk.

Year 4

Fall

6 credits of Technical electives (Table A or B).

ENGR-0400EHealth and Safety Training IV0 credits
Fourth safety module: process, electrical, radiation and robotics safety, crisis communication, change and wellness. ENGR 0300 and 60 credits required.
ENGR-4435ELEngineering Design Project6 credits
Complete a supervised team design project, including project management, a report and seminar presentation.
ENGR-4457ELSeparation Process and Unit Operations3 credits
Design and operate staged separation processes such as absorption, distillation, extraction and adsorption.
ENGR-4436ELChemical Process and Plant Design3 credits
Design chemical processes and plants through flowsheets, equipment, materials, software and cost decisions.
ENGR-4477ELProcess Modeling and Control3 credits
Model processes and design enhanced and digital controls using frequency analysis and engineering software.

Winter

ENGR-4435E continues from Fall. 9 credits of Technical electives (Table A or B).

ENGR-4106ELEngineering Law, Ethics, Technology and Society3 credits
Examine engineering law, ethics, technical communication, sustainability and technology’s relationship with society.
ENGR-4447ELChemical Reaction Engineering and Reactor Design II3 credits
Study heterogeneous reactions, catalysis, transport and the design of multiphase reactors.

Elective choices

The department lists 27 technical elective credits overall. Environmental Sustainability and Extractive Metallurgy each specify 15 credits from the marked Table A choices and 3 from the marked Table B choices.

Study routes

Options within this engineering discipline.

General
Extractive Metallurgy

References

Careers

Professional recognition

Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board accreditation for this named bachelor’s programme.

Scope and qualifications

Published accreditation for this specific engineering degree.

Accreditation

Costs

Engineering · 36 credits

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · 36 credits · academic year · CAD

Ontario example · Choose your category

Tuition$10,023.57

Books and supplies$1,750 est. / 8 months

Residence

Not estimated

Meal plan

Not estimated

Estimated subtotalNot available

Published full-time undergraduate Engineering tuition at the 36-credit reference load for the named BEng discipline. Incidental and association fees are separate.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

Last updated November 11, 2026