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BASc Chemical Engineering at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

Chemical engineers combine chemistry, biology, math and design to tackle real-world challenges and create innovative processes and products. The program covers environment, energy, food, health care and sustainability sectors, with courses from the lab bench to the pilot scale including the Unit Operations Lab.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering  |  Department: Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry  |  Study mode: full-time; PEY Co-op available  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

First-year courses include Engineering Chemistry & Materials Science, Physical Chemistry and Introduction to Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry; fourth-year students design an industrial processing plant in 10 weeks. Areas of focus: Applied Chemistry, Biology & Engineering; Biomolecular and Bioprocess Engineering; Environmental Science and Engineering; Sustainable Energy.

Career pathways

Sample career paths include advanced manufacturing, biomedical and pharmaceutical technologies, management consulting, food engineering and sustainable resource extraction.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario high school applicants: six Grade 12 U/M courses (English ENG4U, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, Chemistry SCH4U, Physics SPH4U, Advanced Functions MHF4U, plus one additional U or M course); admission average calculated on the five prerequisite subjects with at least 70% in each prerequisite course; Engineering Supplemental Application required.

Domestic applicants: CAD 14,460 a year (2026). Ontario-resident domestic fee for Applied Science & Engineering Bachelors (fee group; the schedule lists one Bachelors fee for the division). 2026-27 Tuition Fee Schedule 2 (Table B1), the schedule for Fall 2026/Winter 2027 with the 2% domestic Ontario-re Source

International applicants: CAD 72,860 a year (2026). International fee for Applied Science & Engineering Bachelors (fee group; the schedule lists one Bachelors fee for the division). Fee Schedule table D1 (Entering 2026), 2026-27; program tuition only, excludes incidental and ancillary fees Source

Fall session begins in September; the summer session begins in May for part-time and non-degree study at U of T Mississauga and U of T Scarborough.

For 2027 admissions, full-time undergraduate applications (Applied Science & Engineering, Architecture, Landscape and Design, Arts & Science St. George, Information, Kinesiology & Physical Education, U of T Mississauga, U of T Scarborough) have a recommended early application date of November 7 and a deadline of January 15. Music, Nursing and Physician Assistant close January 15; Medical Radiation Sciences closes February 1.

Document deadlines for 2027 admissions are January 15 for Applied Science & Engineering and Music, and February 1 for Architecture, Arts & Science, Information, Kinesiology, U of T Mississauga and U of T Scarborough. Supplemental applications are due January 15 (Engineering Supplemental Application, Music Questionnaire) or February 1 (other program areas).

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