Program Overview

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering is a course-based program designed to provide students with a competitive advantage in their careers. This program can be completed in one to two years of full-time study, with part-time options available.

Program Overview

The MEng in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering offers a mix of advanced chemical and petroleum engineering courses, expanding students' knowledge and career opportunities in the energy and petrochemicals sectors, as well as in pharmaceuticals, food products, metals, fertilizers, synthetic materials, and beyond.

MEng Internship

This program offers an 8-to-16 month full-time paid internship with companies across Canada, providing students with engineering work experience in a diverse economy. Limited spots are available.

Completing the Program

To complete this degree, students are required to take ten courses, with the flexibility to select topics based on their interests.

Specializations

• Chemical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Engineering, Energy and Environment (Interdisciplinary)

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the professional MEng program in chemical and petroleum engineering, graduates will have a balance of fundamental knowledge and practical skills required to work in a wide variety of industries in Canada and worldwide. This includes, but isn’t limited to, work in process engineering, petroleum reservoirs, petroleum production, environmental engineering, software development and/or documentation for chemical process/petroleum reservoir simulation software, chemical sales, and more.

Course-Based Program

• 10 courses
• Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar

Classroom Delivery

Time Commitment

• 1-2 years full-time
• 6 years maximum
• Part-time available

Supervisor

No supervisor is required.

Fees and Funding

MEng degrees are self-funded. See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.

Admission Requirements

GPA

A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Minimum Education

• A four-year baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering or equivalent is required for the Chemical Engineering specialization.
• A four-year baccalaureate degree in engineering is required for the Petroleum Engineering specialization.
• A four-year baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, oil and gas engineering, mechanical engineering, energy engineering, polymer and material engineering, or civil engineering is required for the Energy & Environment specialization.
• Consideration may also be given for BSc degrees in other fields.

Work Samples

N/A

Documents

• One official copy of your final official transcript and degree certificates (if degree is not clearly stated on transcripts) in a signed, sealed envelope from the institution attended.
• Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the online application for initial evaluation purposes. Admission offers, however, are conditional upon receipt of official transcripts.

Reference Letters

None

Test Scores

None

English Language Proficiency (ELP)

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT including TOEFL iBT Home Edition) minimum score of 86 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (with no section less than 6.0).
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency minimum score of 180.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 59 or higher
• Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) overall score of 70 (no section less than 60).
• Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) minimum of B+ in each course.
• Duolingo English Test obtaining a minimum score of 125 (with no sub-score below 105).

Deadlines

• For admission on September 1:
  • Deadline for International applicants: April 1
  • Deadline for Domestic applicants: April 1
• For admission on January 1:
  • Deadline for International applicants: August 20
  • Deadline for Domestic applicants: August 20

To accommodate extended study permit processing times for students from Iran, applications from Iranian applicants will be accepted for the Fall intake until December 1, and for the Winter intake until April 1. This deadline is intended to allow sufficient time for review and study permit application.

Related Programs

If you're interested in this program, you might want to explore other UCalgary programs:

• Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
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  • PhD
• Biomedical Engineering
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• Chemistry
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• Geoscience
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• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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• Sustainable Energy Development
  • Course-based MSc

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