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Chemical Engineering Technology

CHLPSchool of Engineering Technology

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Key Details

Program Start Dates

January 2025

September 2025

January 2026

Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.

Program Delivery

Campus / Full-time

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Program Duration

7 Semesters / 3 Years

Program Contacts

Hadi Fergani

Program Coordinator / Professor

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705-566-8101 ext.7478
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Program Overview

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Embark on a journey of pioneering science and innovation, where global opportunities await

Immerse yourself in a world of discovery in the only program of its kind in Ontario that emphasizes mineral processing, pyrometallurgy, and water and wastewater treatment industries. At our cutting-edge facility, you’ll receive comprehensive training beyond textbooks. You’ll learn to champion chemistry by diving into analytical and organic chemistry, process control, instrumental analysis, mineral processing, pyrometallurgy, environmental sampling, and water/wastewater treatment. You’ll also learn to uphold rigorous quality standards and safety protocols, shaping the future of laboratory research and production facilities.

Rise to supervisory or managerial roles, mastering technical documentation, quality control, and troubleshooting. Our program will equip you with the technical expertise needed to excel in the field and the essential communication, teamwork, leadership, and technology skills crucial for success in the laboratory and engineering industries.

Grads are prepared to work in mineral processing, geochemistry, nuclear, petroleum, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil and gas, and food and beverage industries. Operate at the crossroads of discovery and progress, setting up experiments, analyzing data, and maintaining cutting-edge laboratory equipment. 

Program Highlights

Program highlights

  • Two paid co-ops allow you to enhance your real-world skills and connections in the industry
  • Common first and second year with Cambrian’s Chemical Engineering Technician program
  • Quality control practices are embedded throughout the program, ensuring you’re well-prepared for roles in chemical engineering and related fields
  • Gain practical experience through group work and independent studies, learning industry-standard practices in areas such as physical, analytical, organic, and pyro-chemistry
  • Grads are eligible to join the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and the Canadian Technical Employment Network (CTEN)
  • Unique program in Ontario that focuses on mineral processing, pyrometallurgy, and water/wastewater

Admissions

Admission requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:

  • Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
  • Any grade 12 mathematics (C) or (U) (MCT4C) is highly recommended)
  • Any grade 11 chemistry (U) or grade 12 chemistry (C) or (U)

International Student Admissions

Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.

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Additional admission requirements

Recommendations:

  • Any grade 12 physics (C) or (U)
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Program delivery

Program delivery

2024-2025

Winter term start

  • Semester 1: Winter 2025
  • Semester 2: Spring 2025
  • Semester 3: Fall 2025
  • Semester 4: Winter 2026
  • Semester 5: Spring 2026
  • Semester 6: Fall 2026
  • Semester 7: Winter 2027

2025-2026

Fall term start

  • Semester 1: Fall 2025
  • Semester 2: Winter 2026
  • Semester 3: Fall 2026
  • Semester 4: Winter 2027
  • Semester 5: Spring 2027
  • Semester 6: Fall 2027
  • Semester 7: Winter 2028

Winter term start

  • Semester 1: Winter 2026
  • Semester 2: Spring 2026
  • Semester 3: Fall 2026
  • Semester 4: Winter 2027
  • Semester 5: Spring 2027
  • Semester 6: Fall 2027
  • Semester 7: Winter 2028

Program of Study

Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year 

Students are required to successfully complete an online Lab Safety course (in Moodle) when starting their program at Cambrian.  This course must be completed prior to entering the labs (as identified in the table below) in the Schools of Skills Training, Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
MTH 1050Algebra I3
QUA 1002Quality Assurance and Quality Control3
CHM 1160Occupational Health and Safety3
CHM 1161Introduction to Sampling Techniques3
CHM 1162Chemistry I3
CHM 1163Chemistry I Lab3
ENG 1002College Communications3
 Credits21
Semester 2
MTH 1250Algebra II3
CHM 1280Physical Chemistry3
CHM 1281Physical Chemistry Lab3
CHM 1282Chemistry II3
CHM 1283Chemistry II Lab3
CHM 1284QA QC Data Analysis3
ENG 1754Technical Communication3
One General Education Course 23
 Credits24
Semester 3
CHM 1109Mineral Processing 14
CHM 1300Analytical Chemistry I3
CHM 1301Analytical Chemistry I Lab3
CHM 1302Instrumental Analysis I3
CHM 1303Instrumental Analysis I Lab3
WTR 2300Water Treatment 13
One General Education Course. 23
 Credits22
Semester 4
CHM 1420Organic Chemistry3
CHM 1421Organic Chemistry Lab3
CHM 1422Analytical Chemistry II3
CHM 1423Analytical Chemistry II Lab3
CHM 1424Instrumental Analysis II3
CHM 1425Instrumental Analysis II Lab3
CHM 1426Pyrochemistry4
One General Education Course 23
 Credits25
Semester 5
CHM 2500Co-op Work Placement and Report12
 Credits12
Semester 6
CHM 3653Inorganic Chemistry 13
CHM 1600Unit Operations and Calculations4
CHM 1601Industrial Organic Chemistry3
CHM 1602Industrial Organic Chemistry Lab3
TEC 3603Capstone Project3
INT 1500Lab and Process Automation4
MTH 2332Applied Calculus3
One General Education Course. 23
 Credits26
Semester 7
CHM 3700Co-op Work Placement and Report II12
 Credits12
 Total Credits142
1

 Course with Lab Component

2

For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.

Fees

Tuition Cost

Canadian Students

$4,031.29Estimated first year costView fee breakdown

International Students

$18,126.67Estimated first year costView fee breakdown

Important Notice

Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.

Tuition and ancillary fees

Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.

Books and supplies

Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.

College may be more affordable than you think!

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Work-integrated learning (WIL)

Take your education beyond the classroom!

Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.

Field of Study

School of Engineering Technology

Imagine a career in a cutting-edge laboratory or inside a mine 5,000 feet below the ground or on-site constructing a skyscraper. At Cambrian, learning isn’t confined to textbooks. From chemical and civil engineering to mechatronics, mechanical, and more, at our School of Engineering Technology, you’ll gain the skills you need to bring a wide range of engineering theories to life.

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Specific program pathways

College or university degree opportunities  

There are opportunities for graduates to pursue further educational or professional qualifications, and degree completion. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information. 

Career Outcomes

Employment opportunities

As a Chemical Engineering Technologist, your expertise will span diverse sectors, including mining operations, where your insights refine extraction processes; environmental science, where your vigilance safeguards our planet’s delicate balance; forensic investigations, where your precision unravels mysteries; food and beverage production, where your touch enhances flavors; pharmaceuticals, where your formulations heal; oil and gas, where your ingenuity fuels progress; and nuclear technology, where your calculations harness boundless energy.

As you ascend to supervisory or managerial roles, you become the architect of the future of laboratory research and production facilities. You’ll operate at the intersection of science and innovation, performing tasks that include quality control, environmental monitoring, testing chemicals, improving chemical processes, calibrating and maintain lab equipment, and more.

Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities as:

  • Lab Technologist in Mineral Processing, Geochemistry, Nuclear, Petroleum, Pharmaceutical, and Food Industries
  • Water and Wastewater Analyst/Operator
  • Researcher
  • Chemical Process Control Operator
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Minimum technology requirements

Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.

Bring your own device (BYOD)

Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!

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Ready to take the first step?

Start gaining the highest level of skills at Cambrian now – and you’ll be ready to take advantage of the many career opportunities waiting for you just around the corner. The future is yours!

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