Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineers—sometimes known as process engineers—design, implement and improve technology to make life more comfortable and safe, while minimizing the effect that we have on the environment.
Upon completion of the first year, many St. Peter’s College students move to the U of S main campus to continue their studies. In some instances, students can complete the second year of studies with St. Peter's College. St. Peter’s students must meet the same promotion standards as U of S students in order to move into the second year of study. Please contact Student Services for more information on promotion standards. Further information on this program can be found directly on the University of Saskatchewan's website.
What you will Learn
USask has redesigned the first-year engineering to help you succeed and make engineering more fun. We call the new first year RE-ENGINEERED. It’s the only program of its kind in Canada. It will get you excited and inspired about engineering.
In RE-ENGINEERED, instead of high-stakes exams, you will do more assignments and quizzes so you can improve your mark if you stumble early. Daily tutorials are part of the schedule so you can get help when you need it. And instead of final exams, you will explore the different branches of engineering in hands-on courses.
You will choose your engineering specialty – known as your major, or discipline – at the end of your first year. This is the area you will study in-depth in your upper-years classes.
First Year Classes
Term 1
- BIOL 102.1
- CHEM 142.1
- CMPT 142.3
- GEOL 102.1
- MATH 133.4
- PHYS 152.1
- GE 102.2
- GE 112.1
- GE 122.2
- GE 132.1
- GE 142.2
- GE 152.1
Term 2
- CHEM 146.3
- MATH 134.3
- PHYS 156.3
- GE 103.1
- GE 123.3
- GE 133.2
- GE 143.2
- GE 153.2
- GE 163.2
- Discipline Bridge Course
Tuition Estimates
| Canadian | International | |
| Tuition | $10,206 | $30,617 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books | $1,000 - $1,500 | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| Total | $11,506 - $12,006 | $31,917 - $32,417 |
Tuition will vary depending on the type and number of classes you take in a year. This estimate reflects a typical amount you could expect to pay in your first year if you enrol in a full course load, the maximum number of courses allowed.
Fees are used to fund specific student benefits.
The cost of books and supplies varies widely depending on the courses you choose. It is recommended that you budget between $1,000-$2,000 per year.
*Based on the rates displayed on our Tuition page
Careers
With a degree in chemical engineering, you can have an exciting career in many areas, including the following:
- designing clean energy systems
- devising innovative fuel and biological fuel cells
- solving environmental and pollution problems
- producing pharmaceuticals within the biotechnology sector
- devising technologies to extract and refine metals and minerals
- improving food, beverage and drug processing
- designing and operating petroleum and petrochemical plants
- developing enhanced oil recovery systems and carbon-capture processes
- building software to simulate chemical and biochemical systems and processes
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Deadlines
St. Peter's College Deadline:
Students already accepted into their program at the University of Saskatchewan may begin classes at St. Peter’s College anytime before the deadline for registration changes (mid-September and mid-January)
University of Saskatchewan Deadline:
The full list of deadlines for each college at the University of Saskatchewan can be found at the programs specific requirements and deadlines page on their website.
Required High School Classes
- Chemistry 30
- Physics 30
- Pre-Calculus 30
Note: a minimum grade of 70% is required in each of these courses.
Required Grade Average
Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled. Applicants who do not meet the admission average but otherwise qualify for admission may be placed on a waitlist.
At the discretion of the college, applicants who had been placed on a waitlist may be offered admission based on their place in the waitlist (determined by admission average).
Minimum admission average: 70% at SPC campus
Learn how we calculate your admission average. If you do not meet the minimum admission average, you may be considered for the Transition Program or for special (mature) admission.