Program Overview

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Master of Engineering in Chemical and Biological Engineering (MEng)

The Master of Engineering is a course-based program designed for engineers wishing to upgrade their training. During this 12-16 month program, students take a prescribed set of courses.

Program Structure

The program requires completion of at least 30 credits. In some program areas, minimum requirements may be higher than 30 credits:

• At least 24 credits must be at the 500-level.
• A minimum of 18 of the 24 credits must be in the program area at the 500-level, including a project, if required, up to a maximum 6 credits.
• A maximum of 6 credits may be taken at the 300-/400-level.
• A maximum of 6 credits of 500-level directed studies courses may be counted toward the program requirements.

Quick Facts

• Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science
• Academic Unit: Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
• Specialization: Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Mode of delivery: In person at UBC Vancouver
• Program Components: Coursework only
• Tuition (First Year):
  • Domestic: $6,838.20
  • International: $26,364.80

Tuition & Financial Support

Tuition

Fees are as follows:

• Application Fee:
  • Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat: $118.50
  • International: $168.25
• Tuition:
  • Installments per year: 3
  • Tuition per installment:
    • Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat: $2,279.40
    • International: $8,788.25
  • Tuition per year:
    • Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat: $6,838.20
    • International: $26,364.75
• Other Fees and Costs:
  • Student Fees (yearly): $1,144.10 (approx.)
  • Costs of living: Estimate your costs of living with our interactive tool to develop a financial plan for your graduate studies.

Financial Support

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including:

• Employer support: Organizations may provide their employees with tuition benefits as part of an employment package to support lifelong learning of their workforce.
• Scholarships & awards: Professional / course-based programs usually do not provide merit-based funding. Some programs may offer bursaries.
• Financial aid: Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies.
• Foreign government scholarships: Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad.
• Working while studying: International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 24 hours a week during academic sessions.

Career Options

Chemical & Biological Engineers have a strong understanding of how the physical, chemical, and biological sciences intersect, complemented with mathematics. Graduates in Chemical & Biological Engineering have critical roles as leaders in:

• Biological Systems Engineering
• Sustainable Production of Healthy Food
• Zero Carbon Emission Fuels and Energy
• Biotechnology-based Production of Green Products, Materials, and Renewable Fuels
• Smart and Biodegradable Materials
• Carbon Capture Technology to Reduce GHGs
• Better, More Affordable Healthcare
• Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
• Sustainable Forest-based Products
• Clean Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Master of Engineering in Chemical and Biological Engineering (MEng). Data are separated for each degree program combination.

ENROLMENT DATA

Year	Applications	Offers	New Enrolment	Total Enrolment
2023	108	20	2	15
2022	122	34	11	25
2021	163	44	16	23
2020	146	31	8	18
2019	116	37	19	26

Completion Rates & Times

This program has a graduation rate of 95% based on 43 students admitted between 2015 - 2018. Based on 44 graduations between 2020 - 2023, the minimum time to completion is 0.33 years and the maximum time is 2.39 years with an average of 1.45 years of study.

Related Programs

Same Specialization

• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)
• Master of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering (MASc)
• Master of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering (MSc)

Same Academic Unit

• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)
• Master of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering (MASc)
• Master of Engineering Leadership in Sustainable Process Engineering (MEL)
• Master of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering (MSc)

At the UBC Okanagan Campus

• Master of Engineering (MEng)

Related Disciplines

• Master of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering (MASc)
• Master of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering (MSc)

Further Information

Specialization

Chemical and Biological Engineering provides innovative and sustainable solutions to pressing local and global challenges to industry and society, with faculty being engaged in the following broad areas:

• Biotechnology
• Chemical Process Engineering
• Energy and Materials
• Environmental Engineering

Program Website

The program website provides detailed information about the program, including admission requirements, course offerings, and research opportunities.

Faculty

Faculty of Applied Science

Academic Unit

Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Program Identifier

VGMMEN-D2

Classification

Engineering and technology » Chemical engineering » Chemical engineering