Program Overview

Master of Engineering Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, located in the Faculty of Engineering, offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Applied Science (MASc), Master of Engineering (MEng), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering.

Program Description

The main objective of the masters programs is to refine the skills and research expertise of the students by expanding their specialized knowledge of chemical engineering, primarily achieved through coursework, research seminars, and technical training.

Program Details

• Degree offered: Master of Engineering (MEng)
• Registration status options: Full-time, Part-time
• Language of instruction: English
• Program options (expected duration of the program): within two years of full-time study
• For immigration purposes, the summer term (May to August) for this program is considered a regularly scheduled break approved by the University. Students should resume full-time studies in September.
• Academic units: Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.

Main Areas of Research

• Materials development
• Process engineering
• Clean technologies and renewable energy
• Biomedical engineering

Other Programs Offered

• Master of Engineering Chemical Engineering (MASc)
• Master of Applied Science Chemical Engineering Specialization in Science, Society and Policy (MASc)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Chemical Engineering (PhD)

Fees and Funding

• Program fees: The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program is available under the section Finance your studies.
• International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.
• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.

Admission Requirements

• Hold an honours bachelors degree with specialization or a major in chemical engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 70% (B).
• Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.
• Language Requirements: Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.

Program Requirements

To receive this Masters degree, a student enrolled in the program must successfully complete 30 course units.

• Course List:
  • Compulsory Courses:
    • GNG 5301: Professional Skills and Responsibility (3 Units)
  • Optional Courses:
    • 3 optional course units from:
      • GNG 5100: Introduction to Engineering Management
      • GNG 5120: Technology entrepreneurship for Engineers and Computer Scientists
      • GNG 5130: Communication and Influence for Engineers
      • GNG 5140: Engineering Design
    • 15 optional course units in chemical engineering (CHG) at the graduate level
    • 3 optional course units at the graduate level
• Coursework or project:
  • One option from the following:
    • Option 1: CHG 6000: Chemical Engineering Report (6 Units)
    • Option 2: GNG 5902: Industry Project (6 Units)
    • Option 3: 3 course units in chemical engineering (CHG) at the graduate level, and 3 course units in chemical engineering (CHG) or general engineering (GNG) at the graduate level

Research at the University of Ottawa

Located in the heart of Canadas capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa ranks among Canadas top 10 research universities. Our research is founded on excellence, relevance, and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Research at the Faculty of Engineering

Areas of research:

• Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering

Course Offerings

A variety of courses are offered, including but not limited to:

• CHG 6000: Chemical Engineering Report
• CHG 8101S: Seminar I
• CHG 8102S: Seminar II
• CHG 8113: Organic Electronics
• CHG 8115: Heat Transfer I
• CHG 8116: Advanced Transport Phenomena
• CHG 8121: Synthetic Membranes in Biomedical Engineering
• CHG 8123: Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
• CHG 8132: Adsorption Separation Processes
• CHG 8157: Strategies for Engineering Process Analysis
• CHG 8161: Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering
• CHG 8181: Advanced Biochemical Engineering
• CHG 8187: Introduction to Polymer Reaction Engineering
• CHG 8188: Polymer Properties and Characterization
• CHG 8191: Selected Topics Chemical Engineering
• CHG 8192: Membranes in Clean Processes
• CHG 8194: Membrane Liquid Separation Processes and Materials
• CHG 8195: Advanced Numerical Methods in Chemical and Biological Engineering
• CHG 8196: Interfacial Phenomena in Engineering
• CHG 8198: Membrane Gas Separation Processes
• CHG 8300: Electrochemical Engineering
• CHG 8301: Renewable Fuels
• CHG 8302: Oil and Gas Processing
• CHG 8303: Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Principles
• CHG 8304: Biomaterials: Principles and Applications
• CHG 8305: Particulate and Multiphase Flow
• CHG 8306: Biopharmaceutics and Fermentation
• CHG 8333: Research Methodology and Communication
• CHG 9998: Examen de synth鋊e (doctorat) / Comprehensive Examination (Ph.D.)