In the Chemical Engineering program at UNB, you’ll learn how to transform raw materials into useful products while protecting the environment, managing resources, and meeting strict health and safety standards. 

You’ll also explore chemical processes that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase safety and security. Examples include the development of more affordable drugs, more efficient fuels, and better pollution controls. 

Chemical Engineering is available as a major in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program. 

Two option programs within the technical electives stream are available: Energy Conversion Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. 

Why Chemical Engineering at UNB?

UNB’s Chemical Engineering program consists of award-winning professors in teaching and research as well as students who have been recognized nationally for the quality of their senior design projects.

Hands-on learning:

• Co-operative Education (Co-op) program
• Laboratory experience
• Chemical plant design course/project

• Official or Notarized Transcripts/Grades
• Certified Translation of the Official Transcript (if it's not in English)
• English Language Proficiency Test
• A Resume of your Education and Work Experience (if you are over the age of 21)
• Passport or Visa Documents

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BScEng): Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical

• Course requirements:
  • Senior English Literature (70% or higher)
  • Senior Math, including Pre-Calculus (70% or higher)
  • Senior Chemistry (70% or higher)
  • Senior Physics (70% or higher)
  • 1 elective from group 1, 2 or 4 (60% or higher)
• Minimum admission average: 75%

Group 1: Senior Secondary Additional or Advanced Math, Biology, Chemistry, Computer / Information Technology, French, Geography, History, Geology, Law, Political Science, Science, Physics, Sociology, Environmental Studies.

Group 2: Senior Secondary Accounting, Business Studies, Marketing.

Group 4: Senior Secondary Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD), Electronics.

GPA:

China: Senior high school graduation certificate, min grade C or 70%

India: Indian School Certificate Examination, Intermediate Certificate, Secondary School leaving certificate, Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate or All India Senior School Certificate, min grade 40%

Iran: High School Diploma – Theoretical stream, min grade 12