Overview
Chemical and Chemical & Biological engineers create and develop processes to change raw materials into the products that society depends on; food, chemicals, fuels, energy, metals, pharmaceuticals, paper, plastics, and personal care products.
Chemical and process engineers help to manage natural resources, protect the environment, control health and safety procedures, and recycle materials, while developing and managing the processes which make the products we use.
What makes the program unique?
Research funding per grant holder is amongst the highest for chemical engineering departments in Canada. Several faculty members have won national and international recognition for their research contributions and many former students have gone on to become leaders in industry and academia in Canada and abroad.
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering from University of British Columbia facilities include a building with extensive custom research labs designed for quality world class research activities.
Career
Chemical engineers have a myriad career choices. Chemical engineers find employment globally in industry, government, research and medicine, the opportunities are endless. Many chemical engineers have gone on to become managers, company executives, entrepreneurs and leaders of government and non-government organizations.
Chemical engineers are highly employable and there continues to be a growing demand for chemical engineers.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Reactor Design
- Engineering Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
- Math Operations in Chemical Engineering
- Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer
- Biological Engineering
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry View 50 other Masters in Chemistry in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study.
- A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.
- Many programs require a statement of interest, sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.
- Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card
Tuition Fee
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International
9690 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9690 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
5515 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5515 CAD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Vancouver
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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