Graduate Certificate
Program overview
The Graduate Certificate in Chemical Engineering focuses on solving real-world industrial challenges in areas like heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and chemical kinetics. Students build a strong foundation in chemical process design while working alongside a diverse cohort that includes many working professionals.
Program details
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 15 credits.
Please see the Engineering Courses page for course descriptions.
Chemical Engineering Graduate Certificate (15 credits)
| 8 | credits of Core Courses: |
| 4 | credits chosen from one of the following two courses: |
| 3 | credits minimum, with a maximum of 4 credits of Elective Courses chosen from one course from the list below, or any core Diploma, MEng, or MASc course in Chemical Engineering not included in the Certificate core course list |
Please apply online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
1. Submit your application and pay a $100 CAD application fee. A student ID number will be issued.
2. Upload required documents. This link can also be found on the Student Hub's My CU Account page.
3. A completed file that is ready to be assessed will include:
- Application form and Fee
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three Letters of Reference and assessment form
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts (with mark sheets if applicable) for all post-secondary institutions attended
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
- Applicants whose primary language is not English, are required to submit official language test scores, unless exempted.
For initial assessment purposes, scanned and uploaded copies of documents are accepted. To finalize a file, once admitted, Concordia University will require official documents.
| DEGREE |
FALL (September) |
WINTER (January) |
SUMMER (May/June) |
| Chemical Engineering |
| Visit the GCS programs page |
Courses typically offered include:
- Advanced Transport Phenomena
- Engineering Analysis
- Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Engineering
Research-active faculty members have received the highest honours from the Canada Research Chairs Program and published their results in reputed international scientific journals, including Scientific Reports, Nature Communications, ACS Nano, and the Journal of Materials Chemistry A.
Areas of faculty research expertise include:
- kinetics and catalysis
- transport phenomena
- polymer engineering and polymer reactor engineering
- nanotechnology and nanocomposites
- electrical energy storage materials
- electrochemical engineering
The Engineering and Computer Science Graduate Association (ECSGA) represents all the graduate students in the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science at Concordia University. In addition to organizing social activities, the ECSGA also offers workshops and networking events for its members.
Our alumni can be found working in a variety of sectors, including the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, oil refining, and companies supplying the aerospace industry.
