Program Overview

Chemical Engineering Technology (CHY)

Work Term Option (CHYC)

Overview

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will be training for an exciting career as an engineering technologist with specializations in chemical/process engineering, chemical analysis and materials science. This program will provide you with hands-on experience and a solid background in basic biology, chemistry and mathematics. In subsequent semesters, you will gain further expertise in process engineering; instrumental analysis for chemicals and materials; process and unit design; environment, health and safety (EH&S); and special topics including energy, sustainability and biological engineering.

Campus and Delivery

• Campus: Seneca@York
• Delivery: Hybrid

Duration and Credential

• Duration: 6 Semesters (3 Years)
• Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma

School

• School of Biological Sciences & Applied Chemistry

About the Program

As a student in this program, you may be eligible to participate in a semester exchange opportunity with Business Academy Aarhus in Denmark.

Your academic progress will be monitored during the first two semesters. As the number of seats in the third semester is limited, if you do not maintain a semester GPA of at least 2.5 during the first year and subsequent semester, you will be transferred to an alternate program within the School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry.

Common First Semester

The following programs have the first two semesters in common, allowing you to transfer between programs before the second year:

• Biotechnology - Advanced
• Chemical Laboratory Technician
• Chemical Laboratory Technology - Pharmaceutical

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Design, operate and maintain chemical engineering processes and equipment
• Develop, perform and validate analytical methods using a variety of techniques and instrumentation
• Select or synthesize and utilize chemicals and materials for research and design
• Document and communicate technical findings clearly, ethically and effectively

Work Experience

Optional Work Term

This program offers the option to complete a work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a work term should apply to the Chemical Engineering Technology (Work Term) (CHYC) program.

Students who select the work term stream will have the opportunity to participate in a work term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-work term stream at any time. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and is typically a full-time position that may be paid or unpaid. The work term job search is student-driven and participation in the work term stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the work term.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

• Plant operator (manufacturing, mining, fine chemicals, energy)
• Environmental and water/wastewater technologist
• Chemical/materials analyst
• Quality assurance and control technician
• Research and product development technologist

Affiliations/Associations

• Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
• Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) through the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology (CSCT)
• Canadian Association of Surface Finishers (CASF)
• National Engineering Month
• Aarhus Business Academy

What Our Graduates Say

Vlad Kozhushko

Research & Pilot Blend Technologist, HollyFrontier / HF Sinclair

"Seneca offers a real-world practical learning environment for its students and always invests in new technologies."

Related Programs

• Biotechnology – Advanced
• Chemical Laboratory Technician
• Chemical Laboratory Technology – Pharmaceutical