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Diploma of Chemical Process Engineering Technology
- St. John's, Canada
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A three-year co-op diploma preparing process operators and chemical engineering technologists.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Chemical Process Engineering Technology. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including Year one covers mathematics
- physics
- chemistry
- electrotechnology
- graphics and report writing. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- Process operators and technologists in oil and gas extraction and refining
- Offshore petroleum production
- Petrochemical industries
- Primary metal manufacturing
- Thermal power plants
- Water and waste treatment
Curriculum
- Three-year co-op diploma. Year one covers mathematics
- physics
- chemistry
- electrotechnology
- graphics and report writing. Later semesters add industrial chemical processes
- materials and corrosion
- fluid mechanics
- material balancing
- thermodynamics
- unit operations and process design
- plus safety certifications and work terms.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Provincial high school graduation certificate with a 60% overall average including English 3201
- Mathematics (50-60% minimums) and five 3000-level credits
- Or equivalent
- College Transition or Adult Basic Education Level III accepted
- Mature applicants 19+ considered
- International applicants submit the equivalent secondary diploma (business programmes
- India: Grade 10 mathematics 50% and commerce stream)
- English proficiency per AC-102-PR
- Some programmes add a portfolio or their own course criteria
- Additional academic criteria: Typically 60% overall average in English 3201
- Mathematics (50-60% minimum) and five 3000-level credits
- Or equivalent senior secondary result
- India applicants (Business): Grade 10 maths 50% and commerce stream
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary school diploma/certificate with the programme's required courses (Level III/Grade 12 equivalents); College Transition or ABE accepted; mature students 19+; age 17+; two- to three-year programmes
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105-110
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,068 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Ridge Road |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering Technology |
| Department | Department of Engineering Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 155 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $12,068 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105-110.