Master of Chemical Engineering
- Thunder Bay, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A chemical engineering doctorate with direct-entry and advanced-entry routes.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Chemical Engineering and apply scientific and technical reasoning
- Evaluate design choices
- And communicate practical solutions.
Career outcomes
- Engineering Technologist
- Project Engineer
- Technical Project Coordinator
- Operations Engineer
Curriculum
- A minimum of 32 semester hours of coursework is required
- Plus optional co-op credits. Milestones are an annual review
- Dissertation committee
- Dissertation proposal and dissertation defence
- With language and residence requirements.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least B (second class) standing in the last 20 half courses; The academic unit must recommend admission; Programme-specific degree and documents apply.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Degree certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
How to apply
- Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Chemical Engineering. Prepare degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Language evidence
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to Lakehead University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $47,460, $35,679 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Thunder Bay |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Engineering |
| Department | Chemical Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Lakehead offers international entrance scholarships and other awards for eligible students. Values and renewal conditions depend on the award and academic results. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
16 Sept 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
80 days left
Scholarships
Lakehead offers international entrance scholarships and other awards for eligible students. Values and renewal conditions depend on the award and academic results.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $47,460, $35,679 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176.
Lakehead offers international entrance scholarships and other awards for eligible students. Values and renewal conditions depend on the award and academic results.