Society relies daily on products such as fuel, pharmaceuticals, advanced composites, semiconductors, magnetic and optical storage devices, agricultural products, light-weight materials, coatings, synthetic fibers, and personal care products. Chemical Engineers develop new advanced materials and design the processes that convert raw materials into value-added products. Chemical Engineering is a broadly-based engineering discipline, which combines the study of mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology with engineering science, design, and economics. Students learn how to design safe, efficient, environmentally-friendly, sustainable, and economical processes and products. They also acquire direct experience with pilot-scale chemical process equipment and simulators. Queen’s Chemical Engineering offers options in Chemical Process Engineering and in Bioengineering. Areas of specialization include biochemical, biomedical, bioenvironmental, and chemical process engineering options.

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We go about our lives within a physical environment created by civil engineers: houses, schools, office buildings, highways, and bridges, even river and coastal systems and green landfills. As a civil engineering student, you will study how to plan, design, and build these structures and systems – with an approach that respects the environment. To prepare you for working in the real world, this innovative program emphasizes individual learning, teamwork, communication, leadership, and problem solving. Areas of specialization include environmental, structural, geotechnical, and hydrotechnical. 

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Computer Engineering, together with Electrical Engineering, has been the prime economic driver in the 20th century, and permeates every facet of human activities. It provides the software and hardware that govern how we produce, consume, learn, shop, bank, entertain, travel, and connect with each other. The discipline combines software engineering and computer hardware and architecture. The discipline is at the intersection of engineering, computer science, and mathematics. It enables applications in mobile computing, Internet of Things, wearables, cyber security, smart homes, and data analytics. It is the perfect discipline for people who want to use computers to make our world a better, safer, more exciting place to live. Areas of specialization include software engineering, hardware, mechatronics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. 

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Electrical Engineering, together with Computer Engineering, has been the prime economic driver in the 20th century, and permeates every facet of human activities. It provides intelligence and control of the social fabric and hardware infrastructure, and changes the way we produce, consume, learn, shop, bank, entertain, travel, and connect with each other. The discipline is at the intersection of applied mathematics, physics, and chemistry and integrates a range of complex technology platforms including opto-electronics, microwave technology, communications, energy and power systems, control systems, computing, and software. It enables applications in automation, augmented and virtual reality, security, autonomous vehicles, lab-on-a-chip, smart grids, and renewable energies. It is the perfect discipline for the dreamers, doers, and entrepreneurs who want to influence the 21st century and beyond. Areas of specialization include biomedical engineering, communications and signal processing, microelectronics and photonics, mechatronics, energy and power electronics, robotics, and control.

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As the only program of its kind in North America, Engineering Chemistry provides in-depth knowledge of chemistry in addition to engineering core knowledge. Engineering Chemistry graduates are experts in the chemistry behind industrial processes and combine a strong background in both chemistry and chemical engineering to treat problems of industrial interest. In this program, you will study applied organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, reactivity principles, methods of determining structure, and you will acquire knowledge of materials at a molecular level. You will be able to apply this core chemical knowledge to design and improve processes and materials, ranging from fuel cells to pharmaceuticals. Areas of specialization include chemical diagnostics, alternative energy, and process synthesis.  

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Students will learn how to apply the knowledge of the fundamental physical principles underlying modern technology and processes. You will study a strategic combination of math, physics, and engineering courses from a chosen specialty area. Courses in quantum mechanics, laser optics, and nanotechnology will help prepare you for an engineering career at the leading edge of technology. You will acquire advanced problemsolving and instrumentation skills, and will be able to apply your superior mathematical, analytical, and abstract-thinking abilities to modern engineering challenges. Areas of specialization include mechanical, computing, electrical, and materials. 

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In this program you will apply mathematics, physics and chemistry as well as the principles and techniques of the earth sciences to such tasks as geohazard and georisk management, design and construction of infrastructure on, through or with earth materials, preventing soil and water contamination, managing groundwater resources, extracting mineral and energy resources, and nondestructive investigation of the Earth’s subsurface. You will combine advanced engineering skills with a unique knowledge and understanding of earth materials, volcanism and crustal development, tectonic history, surface processes and deep time to design sustainable solutions to critical human needs. You will also acquire field, laboratory and analytical skills and training in stateof-the-art tools. Areas of specialization include geo-environmental engineering, engineering geophysics, geotechnical engineering, rock engineering and mineral/energy exploration. 

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This program is unique in Canada. Course content includes highly sophisticated mathematical approaches to engineering issues. As a Mathematics and Engineering student, you will take pure and applied math along with engineering courses in your chosen area of specialization. You will learn to analyze and solve engineering problems requiring superior math skills, such as those involving modern communications, control and mechatronic systems. Areas of specialization include applied mechanics, computing and communication, systems and robotics. 

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Mechanical engineers are needed wherever there is machinery. They drive every stage of design, manufacturing, construction and research. In this program you will combine the study of basic engineering with practical courses in machine design, robotics and manufacturing methods. Hands-on design is integral to this program, so you may find yourself involved in designing artificial joints, or even a spacecraft, depending on your specialization. If you choose the Materials option, you’ll study the exciting developments in materials and nanotechnology. Areas of specialization include aerospace, mechatronics, biomechanical, manufacturing, materials, and thermofluids. 

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Aside from plants, all of the raw materials used by human society come from minerals extracted from the earth. This program prepares you for careers in the minerals industry and related environmental and technological fields. As a Mining Engineering student, you will study a broad range of disciplines focused on locating, extracting, producing, refining, utilizing, reusing, recycling, and disposing of mineral and metal products and byproducts. The program teaches students how these processes can be carried out efficiently and competitively, with a focus on sustainability and the environment. Areas of specialization include mine-mechanical, mineral processing and environmental, and mining.

Queen’s Mining Engineering program is ranked in the top 6 in the world by the QS World University Rankings^®.

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