Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technician

Chemical engineering technicians and technologists are at the heart of many growing fields, from leading-edge research around alternative fuels to protecting the safety of our food and water supply. Prepare for an exciting career working in high-tech labs with real-world results.

Turn Your Diploma into a Degree

Many universities across Canada and abroad will provide credit recognition for your diploma studies at Loyalist College. The following is a list of agreements that are currently in place. There are many more options, and new agreements are added annually.

Two or Three-Year Diploma

• Algoma University – B.Sc.; B.A.; B.B.A.
• Athabasca University – B.Sc.
• Brock University – various*
• Cape Breton University – Bach. Engineering Technology Petroleum
• Carleton University – B.Sc. (Honours or General) or B.A.
• Davenport University – B.A. in General Business
• Lakehead University – Bach. of Engineering in Chemical
• Laurentian University – various*
• McMaster University – Bach. Tech. Manufacturing Engineering Tech.
• Nipissing University – various*
• Royal Roads University – B.Sc. Environmental Science or Environmental Management
• Ryerson University – various*
• Seneca College – Bach. Interdisciplinary Studies
• Trent University – B.Sc. (Honours)
• Ontario Tech University – various*
• University of Waterloo – various*
• Wilfrid Laurier University – various*
• York University – various*
• Atlantic Technological University - Year 3

Experiential Learning

Study in the newly equipped Bay of Quinte Skills Centre:

• Understand the principles and techniques of organic and analytical chemistry, chemical engineering and industrial processes.
• Gain applied skills with chemical instrumentation, extraction technology, health and safety, and microbiology techniques.
• Apply theory to practice with problem-based assignments.
• Graduates are prepared to work in research and development, analyze and interpret data, manage lab operations, assess analytical methods and develop new techniques.
• Observe chemical engineers in action with tours of professional lab facilities.
• Applied project learning and field placements in the second and third years provide practical experience, preparing you for a smooth transition to the workforce with a wide range of skills.

Outstanding Faculty Make the Difference

• Learn with active, involved instructors who are committed to students’ success.
• The teaching labs were set up by a program coordinator who brings 15 years of experience working in three different countries as a research geneticist.