Combine your passions for applied chemistry, engineering and exploring the world as you work towards your P. Eng.
Imagine getting two degrees in the same time it normally takes to earn one! Trent’s dual degree program in partnership with Swansea University lets you complete two undergraduate degrees in just four years of study. You’ll also get to visit an exciting part of the world and gain a university experience like no other.
With this Trent/Swansea dual degree, you’ll earn a general Trent University B.Sc. in Chemistry (accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry) and a B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering from Swansea (accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers). If you took two similar programs as separate consecutive degrees (instead of the Trent/Swansea dual program) it would take you anywhere from six to nine years to receive both your B.Sc. and B.Eng. degrees.
Here's a snapshot of what you can expect each year:
Years One & Two: B.Sc. in Chemistry (Trent University in Peterborough)
Once you’re admitted to Trent University, you’ll spend your first two years of full-time study at Trent in Peterborough. During this time, you’ll complete 10.0 credits (5.0 per academic year) towards your Bachelor of Science (General) program in Chemistry.
Trent/Swansea Chemical Engineering Program Course Map (Years One & Two at Trent)
Year 1 - Trent Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1000H | Introductory Chemistry I |
| MATH 1110H | Calculus I: Limits, Derivatives, and Integrals |
| PHYS 1001H | Introductory Physics I |
| MATH 1350H | Linear Algebra I: Matrix Algebra |
| 0.5 Credit | Indigenous Elective Credit Requirement |
Year 1 - Trent Winter Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1010H | Introductory Chemistry II |
| MATH 1120H | Calculus II: Integrals and Series |
| PHYS 1002H | Introductory Physics II |
| COIS 1020H | Programming for Computer Science |
| 0.5 Credit | Elective Credit |
Year 2 - Trent Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHEM 2100H | Introductory Organic Chemistry I |
| CHEM 2410H | Introductory Analytical Chemistry I |
| CHEM 2500H | Elements Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Reaction Kinetics |
| MATH 2110H | Calculus III: Calculus of Several Variables |
| MATH 2150H | Ordinary Differential Equations |
Year 2 - Trent Winter Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHEM 2110H | Introductory Organic Chemistry II |
| CHEM 3520H | Elements Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics |
| MATH 2120H | Calculus IV: Vector Calculus |
| CHEM 2810H | Chemical Process Analysis and Design |
| 0.5 Credit | Elective (CHEM 2420H Recommended) |
At Trent, you will benefit from:
- Experience using equipment and methods similar to those used in industrial, academic, and government laboratories
- Opportunities to assist faculty in research, or develop independent research projects
- The benefits of small class sizes, including more access to professors, lab time, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Please note: Trent University reserves all rights to make adjustments to the required courses for the B.Sc. Chemistry (General) degree at any point in time.
Years Three & Four: B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering (Swansea University in Wales, UK)
In years three and four of the program, you’ll transfer to Swansea University in the UK to complete the B.Eng. degree program, taking on a full-time course load (120 UK credits = 5.0 Canadian university credits per academic year). You will also have the opportunity to do summer internships and take advantage of workplace integrated learning that can be used towards the work requirement of the P. Eng. Once you’ve successfully completed the B.Eng. with the required minimum overall average, you’ll be eligible to graduate at the end of your fourth year with both an undergraduate Bachelor of Science (General) degree from Trent University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Swansea University.
Trent/Swansea Chemical Engineering Program Course Map (Years Three & Four at Swansea)
Year 3 - Swansea Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EG-200 | Separation Processes |
| EG-203 | Biochemical Engineering I |
| EG-206 | Instrumentation Measurement and Control |
| EG-210 | Thermodynamics of Process Design |
| EG-211 | Fluid Flow |
| EG-285 | Statistical Techniques in Engineering |
Year 3 - Swansea Winter Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EG-204 | Reactor Design I |
| EG-208 | Process Design and Simulation |
| EG-215 | Process Modeling |
| EG-220 | Process and Pilot Plant Operations A |
| EG-230 | Process and Pilot Plant Operations B |
Year 4 - Swansea Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EG-304 | Safety and Loss Prevention |
| EG-337 | Reactor Design II |
| EG-338 | Separation Processes II |
| EG-339 | Process Equipment Design |
| EG-386 | Engineering Management (Full Year Course) |
| EGA-326 | Chemical Engineering Design Project (Full Year Course) |
| EGA-332 | Process Equipment Selection and Control |
Year 4 - Swansea Winter Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EG-307 | Particulate Systems |
| EG-386 | Engineering Management (Full Year Course) |
| EGA-323 | Energy and Low Carbon Technologies |
| EGA-326 | Chemical Engineering Design Project (Full Year Course) |
| EGZ-300 | Environmental Engineering Practice |
At Swansea, you will experience:
- Expert training in modern process engineering, developing analytical and problem-solving skills
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities including a 15 pilot-scale rig Pilot Chemical Laboratory.
- Experience and knowledge across the full spectrum of chemical engineering topics, allowing you to keep your career options open
Please note: As this is a dual degree and not a joint degree, Swansea University reserves all rights to make adjustments to the required courses for the B.Eng. degree at any point in time. Visit the Swansea Chemical Engineering website for the most up-to-date program overview.
Give Your Resumé a Boost
Get a head-start on your career by taking advantage of some of the unique opportunities available exclusively to students of the Trent/Swansea Chemical Engineering Dual Degree program.
- Year In Industry: This highly-competitive job placement program gives you the option to spend an extra year at Swansea University working at top employer in the UK or overseas. Gain valuable workplace experience, earn a salary, and earn credit towards your P.Eng.
- Summer Internships & Work Placements: Between your third and fourth years, we’ll give you the support you need to secure your own engineering internship in the UK, or back home in Canada.
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng): Apply to transfer to Swansea’s accredited M.Eng program in your third year, unlocking the fastest way to achieve the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status (CEng
Did You Know?
You’ll receive a £3,000 bursary (more than $5,000 CAD) in both your third and fourth years at Swansea — just for being a Trent/Swansea Chemical Engineering dual degree student!
Step-By-Step: Trent/Swansea Engineering Dual Degree
1. Apply
Submit your application through the Ontario University Application Centre (ouac.on.ca).
Keep in mind that you must achieve a minimum secondary school average of 80% and Grade 12U English, Chemistry, Physics and Math (either Calculus or Advanced Functions) to be considered for admission to the program.
2. Year 1: Trent University, Peterborough
Earn 5.0 credits in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and more (includes 0.5 credit as an elective).
3. Year 2: Trent University, Peterborough
Earn 5.0 credits in advanced Chemistry and Mathematics courses (includes 0.5 credit as an elective)
To successfully transfer to Swansea in your third year, you must have a minimum cumulative average of 77% (Trent credits must be completed by the end of the Winter term in Year 2)
Details about transfer eligibility and requirements can be found in our FAQ section
4. Year 3: Swansea University, Wales UK
Earn 120 UK credits (5.0 credits) in courses that include Biochemical Engineering, Thermodynamics and Reactor Design.
5. (OPTIONAL): Year in Industry
The program at Swansea offers students an opportunity to spend a year working in the UK or overseas, giving you valuable workplace experience, a salary, and work credit towards your P.Eng.
Please note that the Year in Industry is competitive and does not guarantee you a placement. Participants in the Year in Industry program will complete their dual degree in five years instead of four.
Find out more about Swansea’s Year in Industry program.
6. Year 4: Swansea University, Wales UK
Earn 120 UK credits (5.0 credits) in courses that include Energy and Low Carbon Emissions, Particulate Systems and a Chemical Engineering Design Project.
Following successful completion of the BEng degree at Swansea University, student transcripts will be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar at Trent University to ensure standards are met for awarding of transfer credits. At this point the student academic records will be fully reviewed to confirm eligibility for graduation from the dual degree program.
Excited to know more? Watch a replay of the Chemical Engineering Dual Degree Trent Advantage webinar.