Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology is a diploma in Chemistry programme offered by Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 41,205 per year (CAD 12,239 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Chemistry
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 12,239 / year
International tuition: CAD 41,205 / year
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This two-year SAIT diploma combines theoretical and practical training in unit operations, process simulation, and equipment design, using labs built to mirror common industry equipment and process units. Coursework covers operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and designing safe and efficient processing units and plants, along with design calculations, process control, industry safety, and environmental engineering, supported by training in industry-standard engineering software. In the second year, students complete a capstone project applying coursework to resolve an issue for an industry partner. The program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada, and graduates are eligible to register with the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists, with reciprocal registration agreements with some U.S. and British societies. It suits candidates who are detail-oriented, methodical, and comfortable with math and data analysis, with an interest in process engineering, environmental engineering, or plant operations. Graduates are prepared for roles such as chemical technologist, process engineering technologist, or environmental technician, or may pursue further studies through transfer options with universities or colleges.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need at least 60% in Math 30-1 or 75% in Math 30-2, at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 75% in English Language Arts 30-2, at least 60% in Chemistry 30, and at least 60% in Physics 20. SAIT accepts recognised high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta, and applicants educated outside Canada must provide an international document assessment showing they meet the same standard. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests. Applications go through SAIT's online portal with the standard non-refundable fee (CAD 120 domestic, CAD 175 international); international applicants should confirm the program's own international-applicant and Post-Graduation Work Permit status.
