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. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
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.
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. |
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 and Chemical Laboratory Technology - Pharmaceutical.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
| Year | September | January | May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Break |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Work Term | Semester 4 |
| Year 3 & 4 | Completion of Semester 5 (Winter) and Semester 6 (Fall), as well as completion of 2 Work Terms (various pathways dependent on work term length). | ||
| Year | September | January | May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Work Term | Semester 4 |
| Year 3 & 4 | Completion of Semester 5 (Winter) and Semester 6 (Fall), as well as completion of 2 Work Terms (various pathways dependent on work term length). | ||
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2025 | Seneca@York | Suspended |
This program is only open to Canadian applicants.
To view the list of programs available to international applicants, please visit the international programs availability page.
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Important: This program is no longer accepting new applications. Explore Related Programs.
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
As a student in this program you have the chance to explore global learning opportunities through Global Learning and Engagement. Gain a global perspective and develop new skills for personal, professional, and academic growth – at Seneca or abroad.
