Western University

Law/ Chemical Engineering

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Program Information

School:Western University
Faculty:Faculty of Engineering
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Legal Studies, General
Description:This combined program is a six-year program leading to a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc) in Chemical Engineering. You'll start your degree in the Faculty of Engineering at Western and follow the normal curriculum for Chemical Engineering in Years 1-3. In Year 4, you’ll be registered in the JD program in the Faculty of Law. You'll be registered in the combined program in Years 5 and 6 and study a combination of Law courses and required courses in Chemical Engineering.

Your Academic Counsellor at Western will be able to provide you with more information about the combined degree application process once you are enrolled in Engineering.
URL:Law/ Chemical Engineering at Western University
Length:6 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $61,000

Tuition is listed for the first year of Engineering. Rates may change as you transition into the JD combined program in upper years. Click here to see Western’s Fee Schedule.
Scholarships:1
Careers:Court Officers and Justices of the Peace

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
  •  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Physics 

Please note that all course prerequisites pertain to an Ontario curriculum. For curricula in other parts of Canada or international countries, please refer to our Admissions Requirements website.

You must make a separate application to the Faculty of Law for admission into the JD program in Year 3 and indicate that you are applying to the combined BESc/JD program. Click here to read more about the admission requirements for the JD program.

Application Notes : View our English Language Proficiency Requirements for more information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on September 19, 2023