From energy to foods to cosmetics and antibiotics, chemical engineers transform raw materials into greener and innovative products we use in our everyday lives. Regarded as one of the most versatile areas of engineering, chemical engineering combines the worlds of chemistry, biology, mathematics, biomedical, physics, design and process engineering.
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Minimum overall average: 70%
Academic English 12
Pre-calculus Math 12
Academic Chemistry 12
Academic Physics 12
One additional academic subject
This program may use a competitive average for admission purposes; meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission.
Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0
Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.
Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)
Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20
Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.
Test: Duolingo English Test
Minimum score: Overall: 120
Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from Duolingo directly.
Test: Academic
Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50
Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.
A focus in chemical engineering at Dalhousie gives you the knowledge and skills you need to be highly employable in a wide variety of areas.
Biomedical engineering
Biorefining and value-added manufacturing
Oil and gas production
Industrial safety
Fermentation technology and brewing
Food engineering
Biochemical engineering
Future studies could include graduate-level degrees in mechanical engineering or related disciplines.
Canada, Halifax
