Bachelors in Chemistry and Masters in Chemical Engineering

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A bachelor's degree in chemistry combined with a master's in chemical engineering can lead to promising job prospects in the engineering field, particularly in Toronto. However, some positions may require a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) certification, which typically necessitates a bachelor's degree in engineering. In the U.S., regulations are evolving to allow science majors with additional graduate credits in engineering to qualify, but this may not apply in Canada. Overall, obtaining a master's in chemical engineering significantly enhances employment opportunities despite potential certification hurdles.

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  • Understanding of Professional Engineer (P.Eng) certification requirements in Canada
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  • Awareness of the differences in certification requirements between Canada and the U.S.
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  • Research the specific requirements for Professional Engineer certification in Canada
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Hello

I have a bachelors in chemistry and am planning to do a masters in chemical engineering. I was just wondering what the prospects would be of obtaining an engineering job without the bachelors in engineering? I am in Toronto if that matters.

Thanks!
 
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The one concern I would have is that some jobs might require a professional engineer certification... you may want to look into this. I'm not sure of the requirements for this certification in Canada, but in the US you need a bachelor's degree in the field of interest (at least that's the present case in the US, but in I think 2015 or so, they will change it to include science majors plus 30 degrees graduate credit in engineering -- i.e. a bachelor's in science is ok if you have a master's in engineering).

Note: That might limit your prospects only if the job lists it as a requirement and if the company uses I computerized search. I'd still say your job prospects with a graduate degree in engineering are pretty good. :wink:
 
Thanks a lot for the information physicsgirl. May I ask what educational and career path you took?
 

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