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Master of Chemical Engineering in MASc
- Waterloo, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Research-oriented master's programme in Chemical Engineering, run by Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering).
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Chemical Engineering in MASc
- apply quantitative reasoning
- evaluate technical problems and communicate engineering solutions. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- academia
- industry
Curriculum
- 24 months full-time research-based programme (study option: Thesis). Students combine graduate courses with a thesis
- course requirements are published in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 78%
- At least 75% overall is the published institutional minimum)
- Programme-specific documents (statement
- References
- Résumé) and
- For thesis programmes
- Research fit with a supervisor.
Accepted academic background
Four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Program-specific documents (statement, References, Work samples), Supervisor/research fit for thesis programs
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,156, $26,156 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Engineering |
| Department | Chemical Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Research graduate students may qualify for Waterloo graduate awards and international funding, subject to the specific award, discipline and applicant conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $26,156, $26,156 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5.

