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  3. Chemical Engineering: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree

Chemical Engineering: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree

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.

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.

Locations
Peterborough
Co-op available
Not available
Experiential Learning

Gain valuable career experience while earning academic credit.

Requirements
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  • Ontario
  • Non-Ontario
  • International
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Mature
  • Transfer

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 RequirementsRecommended Admission RequirementsEstimated Admission AverageCo-op Admission Average
ENG4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, and MCV4U or MHF4U 80-85% 

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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.

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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.

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IB students apply to Trent based on the overall score in their diploma.

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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.

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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.

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Level of Study
Undergraduate
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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.

Start Terms
Fall
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Time dedication
Full time
Area
Science, Technology & Math
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Credential Type
Undergraduate Degree
Careers List
Energy Manager
Analytical Chemist
Refinery Chemical Engineer
Petroleum Engineer
Product/Process Development Scientist
Lawyer
OUAC Code
RCE - Peterborough
Program Website
https://www.trentu.ca/engineering/
Experiential Points
  • 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.
Research Opportunities
  • 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. 
Field Schools and Hands-On Courses
  • 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. 
Study Abroad
  • 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.
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