Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Chemistry - Chemical Diagnostics

Queen's University

Quantifying trace amounts of organic and inorganic compounds is essential technology for environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, forensic, and security applications.Engineering chemists learn contemporary analytical chemistry techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and chromatography that are at the heart of a modern chemistry degree.As part of their engineering training, students combine knowledge of analytical chemistry with core concepts in fluid mechanics and microelectronics to design devices for consumer and industrial use. This includes microfluidic systems, lab-on-a-chip technologies, and portable devices for field applications.Engineering chemists have held a wide range of positions in technology start-up companies. Look up Spectra Plasmonics and ENDETEC for examples of analytical device manufacturing companies launched by Queen’s University professors with the support of our graduates.