Bachelor of Engineering

Overview

Chemical engineering uses the basic principles of chemistry, math, physics, biology and economics to design, operate and troubleshoot processes used to manufacture materials, develop energy sources and create new products from the nanoscale to automobiles.

“Chemical Engineering is heavily involved in various industries that interest me. This includes food processing, pharmaceuticals, and water filtration. Like other streams, it is always cool to see things you’ve learned about being used in the world.” – Matthew Ferguson, Chemical Engineering and Society

What makes this program unique?

Students develop a strong foundation in basic sciences and have the opportunity to participate in courses aimed at developing problem solving, team, self-assessment and lifelong learning skills
There are three specialization streams: Water-Energy Technologies, Process Systems Engineering, and Polymer Materials and Manufacturing

B.Eng. – Co-op and Experiential Learning

Experiential learning provides students with hands-on opportunities beyond the traditional lecture-style format to gain valuable experience.

Engineering Co-op Program

The Engineering Co-op Program is an optional program which provides you with the opportunity to work in real engineering positions before you graduate. The Undergraduate Co-op Program is administered by the Engineering Co-op and Career Services Department (ECCS).

Example Employers:

Xerox Canada
Imperial Oil
Hatch
Dow Chemical
Suncor/Petro-Canada
Uniroyal
GE Water & Process Technologies

Learn more about co-op

Extracurricular Activities

McMaster Engineering has many engineering clubs, teams and societies you can join to enhance your practical knowledge and soft skills, provide support, or give you the chance to explore new activities. Clubs are an enjoyable way to enrich your student life and contribute to your social development and academic success.

Chemical Engineering Club
Engineering Without Borders
McMaster Solar Car Team
MAC Formula Electric

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B.Eng. – Careers and Research

Career Paths

Process & refine fuels (gasoline, natural gas, propane)
Develop sustainable energy systems
Manufacture silicon chips
Produce the food we eat
Resolve environmental problems

Research Areas

Energy production and energy systems
Biological interface engineering and nanotechnology
Water and wastewater treatment

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B.Eng. – Course Sequencing Information

Always refer to the undergraduate calendar as the most authoritative reference.

Level II: 37 units (as of 2022)

Term 1	Term 2
	Chem 1AA3 Introductory Chemistry II
ChE 2D04 Chemical Engineering Principles I	ChE 2F04 Chemical Engineering Principles II
ChE 2E04 Numerical Methods and Computing for Chemical Engineers	ChE 2O04 Fluid Mechanics
Math 2Z03 Engineering Mathematics III	Math 2ZZ3 Engineering Mathematics IV
MATLS 3J03 Statistical Methods for Materials Engineers	ENG 2PX3 Integrated Engineering Design Project 2
Complementary Studies (6 units)

Notes for Terms 1 and 2:
Complementary Studies means one or two courses (6 units total) selected from the list of acceptable Complementary Study courses maintained by the Associate Dean of Engineering. These units have been equally divided between the terms in this analysis, but the student may choose to take all 6 units in either Term 1 or 2. Click here for the complete listing.

Level III: 36 units (as of 2022)

Term 1	Term 2
ChE 3D04 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics	ChE 3G04 Chemical Process Synthesis and Simulation
ChE 3I03 Data Acquisition and Analysis	ChE 3K04 Introduction to Reactor Design
ChE 3M04 Mass Transfer and Stagewise Operations	ChE 3L03 Intermediate Laboratory Skills
ChE 3A04 Heat Transfer	ChE 3P04 Process Control
6 units from
3-6 units from: Chem 2E03 – Introductory Organic Chemistry Or both Chem 20A3 – Organic Chemistry I (term 1) Chem 20B3 – Organic Chemistry II (term 2)	0-3 units from: Biochem 2EE3 – Metabolism and Physiological Chemistry Chem 3I03 – Industrial Chemistry Chem Bio 3BM3 – Implanted Biomaterials ChE 3Q03 – Introduction to Polymer Science Chem Bio 2A03 – Introduction to Bio-Analytical Chemistry

Level IV: 34-36 units (as of 2022)

Term 1	Term 2
ChE 4L03 Advanced Laboratory Skills	Engineer 4A03 Ethics, Equity and Law in Engineering
ChE 4N04 Engineering Economics and Problem Solving
ChE 4W06 A/B Chemical Plant Design – Capstone Project
15-16 units from: (Only two courses from approved list B can be taken over the course of the program) ChE 3BK3 – Bio-Reaction Engineering (term 1 List B) Che 3BM3 – Bioseparations Engineering (term 2 List B) ChE 4A03 – Energy Systems Engineering (term 1) ChE 4B03 – Polymer Reaction Engineering (term 1) ChE 4E03 – Digital Computer and Process Control (term 1) ChE 4H03 – Big Data Methods and Modeling in Chemical and Materials Engineering (term 2) ChE 4G03 – Optimization in Chemical Engineering (term 2) ChE 4K03 – Reactor Design for Heterogeneous Systems (term 1) ChE 4M03 – Industrial Separation Processes (term 1) ChE 4T03 – Applications of Chemical Engineering in Medicine (term 2) ChE 4TA3 A/B – Engineering Practicum (term 1 & 2) ChE 4X03 – Polymer Processing (term 2) ChE 4Y04 A/B – Senior Independent Project (term 1 & 2 List B) ChE 4Z03 – Interfacial Engineering (term 2 List B) Engineer 4EX3 A/B – Experiential Engineering Design
Technical Electives: 3 to 4 units in Level III – IV from approved list A (Interdisciplinary engineering courses)

B.Eng. – Related Courses

Code	Title	Instructor	Outline	Info
CHEM ENG 2D04 Undergraduate	Chemical Engineering Principles I	Higgins	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 2E04 Undergraduate	Numerical Methods and Computing for Chemical Engineers	Nease	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 2F04 Undergraduate	Chemical Engineering Principles II	Filipe	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 2G03 Undergraduate	Problem Solving and Technical Communication	Leung	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 2O04 Undergraduate	Fluid Mechanics	Latulippe		More
CHEM ENG 3A04 Undergraduate	Heat Transfer	Ebrahimi	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 3BK3 Undergraduate	Bio-reaction Engineering	Jones	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 3BM3 Undergraduate	Bioseparations Engineering	Ghosh	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 3D04 Undergraduate	Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics	Xi	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 3G04 Undergraduate	Chemical Process Synthesis and Simulation	Sessional Instructor: TBD	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 3I03 Undergraduate	Data Acquisition and Analysis	Leung	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 3K04 Undergraduate	Introduction to Reactor Design	Mhaskar	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 3L03 Undergraduate	Intermediate Laboratory Skills	Xi		More
CHEM ENG 3M04 Undergraduate	Mass Transfer and Stagewise Operations	de Lannoy	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 3P04 Undergraduate	Process Control	Swartz	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 3Q03 Undergraduate	Introduction to Polymer Science	Hoare	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 4B03/6B03 Graduate	Polymer Reaction Engineering	Zhang	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 4H03 Undergraduate	Big Data Methods and Modeling in Chemical and Materials Engineering	Nease	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 4L03 Undergraduate	Advanced Laboratory Skills	Sessional Instructor: Darko Ljubic	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 4T03/6T03 Graduate	Applications of Chemical Engineering in Medicine	Zhang	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 4TA3 Undergraduate	Teaching Practicum	Sessional Instructor: TBD		More
CHEM ENG 4W06 A/B Undergraduate	Chemical Plant Design and Simulation	Ebrahimi	Outline	More
CHEM ENG 4X03/6X03 Graduate	Polymer Processing	Thompson	Outline	More
ENGINEER 2IW3 Undergraduate	Inclusion in the Engineering Workplace	Jones	Outline	More

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Chemical Engineering

Overview

What makes this program unique?

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Important Information

B.Eng. – Co-op and Experiential Learning

Engineering Co-op Program

Extracurricular Activities

B.Eng. – Careers and Research

Career Paths

Research Areas

B.Eng. – Course Sequencing Information

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