Undergraduate
Chemical Engineering: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree
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- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
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- Peterborough
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- Fall
- Science, Technology & Math
At a glance:
- Degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
- Campus Peterborough
- Program is Offered Fall
- Study Options Full time
- OUAC Codes RCE - Peterborough
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The Trent Advantage
Earn two degrees in just four years, with a direct pathway from your B.Sc. in Chemistry at Trent to your B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at Swansea University in Wales, one of the top engineering schools in the United Kingdom.
Combine your passions for applied chemistry, engineering and exploring the world as you work towards your P. Eng. This unique dual degree combines hands-on research, engineering training, and global experience to prepare you for careers in energy, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, manufacturing, and process design.
- 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).
- While studying at Swansea, receive a £3,000 tuition fee bursary each year (approximately $10,700 CAD) in financial support toward your international education.
- Work in chemical engineering in the UK through an optional 12-month paid Year-in-Industry placement, earning a salary and hours required to acquire your P.Eng. licence in Canada.
Career experience while you learn
Every Chemical Engineering: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree student has a guaranteed route to paid, credited experience before they graduate.
Research Opportunities
- Conduct research using advanced instrumentation and specialized laboratories at Trent and Swansea.
- Advantage Swansea’s world-class chemical engineering facilities with more than £10 million of new research and teaching equipment, including 15 pilot-scale rigs, atomic force microscopy, fermentation rigs and more
- Assist faculty-led research projects or pursue an independent honours research project.
- Contribute to scholarly publications and conference presentations alongside leading researchers and industry experts.
Field Schools and Hands-On Courses
- Spend the first two years at Trent completing extensive laboratory-based chemistry training, including organic, analytical and spectroscopy labs and courses such as Chemical Process Analysis and Design, Thermodynamics and Spectral Analysis.
- At Swansea, gain hands-on engineering experience using pilot chemical laboratories, process-design and simulation facilities, fermentation rigs, spectroscopy and other advanced engineering equipment.
Study Abroad
- Study in the UK for two years as an integral part of the degree: students complete Years 1–2 at Trent in Peterborough before transferring to Swansea University in Wales for Years 3–4 to complete the B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering.
- Students receive a £3,000 tuition-fee bursary for each year at Swansea (£6,000 total) and gain an international academic experience while earning both the Trent B.Sc. and Swansea B.Eng. in four years.
Placements
- Complete an optional 12-month paid Year-in-Industry placement through Swansea, working in the UK or overseas while earning a competitive salary and hours required to acquire your P.Eng. licence in Canada.
- Gain valuable workplace experience with engineering employers while developing professional skills and industry connections.
- Pursue summer engineering placements during Years 3 and 4 at Swansea.
Career Paths
- Energy Manager
- Analytical Chemist
- Refinery Chemical Engineer
- Petroleum Engineer
- Product/Process Development Scientist
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
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| ENG4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, and MCV4U or MHF4U | 80-85% |
Requirements
Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
Requirements
Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
Requirements
With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Tuition Estimate
Estimate your tuition, ancillary fees, and potential entrance scholarships based on your program, residency status, and academic average.
Tuition
Base Tuition Fee
$6,240.85
Ancillary Fees
Ancillary Fees (non-tuition costs supporting student services, such as athletics, campus safety, college fees, etc.)
$2,122.22
Total:
$ 8,363.07
* The tuition details and scholarships listed are for domestic students only. International applicants should contact the financial aid office directly for equivalent guidance.
Scholarships
If you’re a top scholar with an average of 80% or higher, you qualify to automatically receive an entrance scholarship to Trent. Scholars with 95% or higher? You earn free first-year tuition – no application required.
| Entrance Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
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| 95%+ | $18,241 | $6,241 first year Full Tuition + $4,000 x 3 years |
| 90-94.9% | $12,000 | $3,000 x 4 years |
| 85-89.9% | $8,000 | $2,000 x 4 years |
| 80-84.9% | $6,000 | $1,500 x 4 years |
* Available to Domestic students only. Based on 2026/27 tuition for a general arts and science program
Explore additional funding for domestic and international students
- LLF Awards for Trent/Swansea