University of New Brunswick - Fredericton
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton

3 Bailey Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Bachelor of Science - Engineering - Chemical Engineering

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Virtually everything eaten, drank, worn, touched, and used is the result of chemical engineering. 

In the Chemical Engineering program at UNB, students learn how to transform raw materials into useful products while protecting the environment, managing resources, and meeting strict health and safety standards. Students will 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. In other words, students will explore ways to make the world a better place. 

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. In addition, the small class sizes mean greater interaction between students, their instructors, and their peers. 

Hands-on learning:
  • Co-operative Education (Co-op) program
  • Laboratory experience
  • Chemical plant design course/project
Skills students will acquire:
  • Communication (written and oral)
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational
  • Interpersonal

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

75%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

September 6, 2024

Submission deadline

June 1, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$125 CAD

Application fee

$21337 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

International Health Insurance Fee: $770 per year
Facilities Improvement Fee: $218 per year
Facility Access Fee: $182 per year
Student Union Fee: $134 per year
Wellness Fee: $65 per year