Concordia has launched a new Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering. The program will train future engineers to develop greener technologies and sustainable solutions for key sectors in Quebec and beyond. Applications are now open.
Focused on sustainable engineering and advanced materials, the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science program stands out in the province. Students will learn to design safe, efficient industrial processes that turn raw materials into valuable products such as fuels, medicines or plastics, while reducing waste and energy use and meeting rigorous quality and safety standards.
"This is a new chapter for our department," says Alex De Visscher, professor and chair of the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. "Our undergraduate program was built with sustainability at its core. Students will graduate ready to support Quebec's energy transition, the battery supply chain and the push for carbon neutrality."
Melanie Hazlett, professor and undergraduate program director in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, led the development of the new curriculum. Her research focuses on catalyst design for sustainable fuel and chemical production and reducing environmental emissions.
"We designed this program to be inclusive, future-focused and grounded in real-world challenges," says Hazlett. "Whether you're passionate about green energy, improving everyday materials or building a more sustainable world, there's a place for you in chemical engineering at Concordia."
Hands-on labs, technical projects and paid Co-op or Career Edge internships will provide real-world experience. Students will build career-ready skills in nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, materials science and renewable energy.
"Training the next generation of chemical engineers is essential to addressing today's most urgent challenges such as climate change and decarbonization, electrification, sustainable materials and circular economy, water quality, healthcare and medicine, food security and sustainable food systems," says Mourad Debbabi, dean of the Gina Cody School. "This new program builds on our research excellence and reflects our mission to foster innovation that improves lives."
We're looking for students eager to shape a better future'
The curriculum will also integrate artificial intelligence, coding and machine learning, giving students tools to design smarter processes and enhance quality control. Technical electives will provide in-depth expertise on topics such as biotechnology (using biology in industrial or medical applications), energy storage, life cycle assessment (measuring a product's total environmental impact) and sustainable process design.
Montreal's strong chemical and pharmaceutical sectors offer rich opportunities for applied learning and career growth. Since its founding in 2017, the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering has built a strong foundation through its graduate programs. With 19 active faculty and experience leading major research efforts such as the Volt-Age national initiative in sustainable electrification, the department is well-positioned to train tomorrow's leaders.
"If you're passionate about applying chemistry and want to tackle real-world problems like climate change, clean energy or sustainable manufacturing, this program is for you," says De Visscher. "We're looking for students who are curious, motivated and eager to help shape a better future."
Learn more about Concordia's new Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering.
