Program

Combine your passions for applied chemistry, engineering and exploring the world as you work towards your P. Eng.

Imagine getting two degrees in the same time it normally takes to earn one! Trent’s dual degree program in partnership with Swansea University lets you complete two undergraduate degrees in just four years of study. You’ll also get to visit an exciting part of the world and gain a university experience like no other.

With this Trent/Swansea dual degree, you’ll earn a general Trent University B.Sc. in Chemistry (accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry) and a B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering from Swansea (accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers). If you took two similar programs as separate consecutive degrees (instead of the Trent/Swansea dual program) it would take you anywhere from six to nine years to receive both your B.Sc. and B.Eng. degrees.

Here's a snapshot of what you can expect each year:

Years One & Two: B.Sc. in Chemistry (Trent University in Peterborough)

Once you’re admitted to Trent University, you’ll spend your first two years of full-time study at Trent in Peterborough. During this time, you’ll complete 10.0 credits (5.0 per academic year) towards your Bachelor of Science (General) program in Chemistry.

Trent/Swansea Chemical Engineering Sample Program Course Map (Years One & Two at Trent)

(Please see the current Academic Calendar for the most up-to-date program requirements)

Year 1 - Trent Fall Semester

Year 1 - Trent Winter Semester

Year 2 - Trent Fall Semester

Year 2 - Trent Winter Semester

At Trent, you will benefit from:

• Experience using equipment and methods similar to those used in industrial, academic, and government laboratories
• Opportunities to assist faculty in research, or develop independent research projects
• The benefits of small class sizes, including more access to professors, lab time, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Please note: Trent University reserves all rights to make adjustments to the required courses for the B.Sc. Chemistry (General) degree at any point in time.

Years Three & Four: B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering (Swansea University in Wales, UK)

In years three and four of the program, you’ll transfer to Swansea University in the UK to complete the B.Eng. degree program, taking on a full-time course load (120 UK credits = 5.0 Canadian university credits per academic year). You will also have the opportunity to do summer internships and take advantage of workplace integrated learning that can be used towards the work requirement of the P. Eng. Once you’ve successfully completed the B.Eng. with the required minimum overall average, you’ll be eligible to graduate at the end of your fourth year with both an undergraduate Bachelor of Science (General) degree from Trent University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Swansea University.

Trent/Swansea Chemical Engineering Program Course Map (Years Three & Four at Swansea)

Year 3 - Swansea Fall Semester

Year 3 - Swansea Winter Semester

Year 4 - Swansea Fall Semester

Year 4 - Swansea Winter Semester

At Swansea, you will experience:

• Expert training in modern process engineering, developing analytical and problem-solving skills
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities including a 15 pilot-scale rig Pilot Chemical Laboratory.
• Experience and knowledge across the full spectrum of chemical engineering topics, allowing you to keep your career options open

Please note: As this is a dual degree and not a joint degree, Swansea University reserves all rights to make adjustments to the required courses for the B.Eng. degree at any point in time. Visit the Swansea Chemical Engineering website for the most up-to-date program overview.

Give Your Resumé a Boost

Get a head-start on your career by taking advantage of some of the unique opportunities available exclusively to students of the Trent/Swansea Chemical Engineering Dual Degree program.

• Year In Industry: This highly-competitive job placement program gives you the option to spend an extra year at Swansea University working at top employer in the UK or overseas. Gain valuable workplace experience, earn a salary, and earn credit towards your P.Eng.
   
• Summer Internships & Work Placements: Between your third and fourth years, we’ll give you the support you need to secure your own engineering internship in the UK, or back home in Canada.
   
• Master of Engineering (M.Eng): Apply to transfer to Swansea’s accredited M.Eng program in your third year, unlocking the fastest way to achieve the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status (CEng

Did You Know?

You’ll receive a £3,000 bursary (more than $5,000 CAD) in both your third and fourth years at Swansea — just for being a Trent/Swansea Chemical Engineering dual degree student!

Step-By-Step: Trent/Swansea Engineering Dual Degree

1. Apply 

Submit your application through the Ontario University Application Centre (ouac.on.ca).

Keep in mind that you must achieve a minimum secondary school average of 80% and Grade 12U English, Chemistry, Physics and Math (either Calculus or Advanced Functions) to be considered for admission to the program.

2. Year 1: Trent University, Peterborough

Earn 5.0 credits in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and more (includes 0.5 credit as an elective).

3. Year 2: Trent University, Peterborough

Earn 5.0 credits in advanced Chemistry and Mathematics courses (includes 0.5 credit as an elective)

To successfully transfer to Swansea in your third year, you must have a minimum cumulative average of 77% (Trent credits must be completed by the end of the Winter term in Year 2)

Details about transfer eligibility and requirements can be found in our FAQ section

4. Year 3: Swansea University, Wales UK

Earn 120 UK  credits (5.0 credits) in courses that include Biochemical Engineering, Thermodynamics and Reactor Design.

5. (OPTIONAL): Year in Industry

The program at Swansea offers students an opportunity to spend a year working in the UK or overseas, giving you valuable workplace experience, a salary, and work credit towards your P.Eng.

Please note that the Year in Industry is competitive and does not guarantee you a placement.  Participants in the Year in Industry program will complete their dual degree in five years instead of four.

Find out more about Swansea’s Year in Industry program.

6. Year 4: Swansea University, Wales UK

Earn 120 UK credits (5.0 credits) in courses that include Energy and Low Carbon Emissions, Particulate Systems and a Chemical Engineering Design Project.

Following successful completion of the BEng degree at Swansea University, student transcripts will be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar at Trent University to ensure standards are met for awarding of transfer credits. At this point the student academic records will be fully reviewed to confirm eligibility for graduation from the dual degree program.

Excited to know more? Watch a replay of the Chemical Engineering Dual Degree Trent Advantage webinar.