Program Overview
The Chemical Engineering at McGill University is a MEng programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 4,692 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Québec, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Thermodynamics
- Foundations of Fluid Mechanics
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Advanced Biochemical Engineering
- Computational Methods
- Process Dynamics and Control
- Nanotechnology and the Aquatic Environment
- Electrochemical Engineering
- Plasma Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic qualifications
Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA), in both their undergraduate and Masters degree, equivalent to at least 3.0/4.0 in a recognized program in engineering or science disciplines, or an equivalent GPA, in both their undergraduate and Masters degree, of at least 3.2/4.0 over the last two years of the program.Educational credentials obtained at non-Canadian institutions will be assessed for equivalency with a McGill University degree.English proficiency
The primary language of instruction at McGill is English and you must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English to be considered for admission.Research supervision
Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in chemical engineering, will not be accepted without a formal commitment from an academic staff member. Students are encouraged to contact individual staff members with whom they share research interests. Please visit our research web pages and the home pages of our academic staff.Funding
Students should have a clear idea of how they are going to finance their studies. A lack of funding is a common reason why students cannot be accommodated. A variety of funding opportunities are outlined on our financial support web page.English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 4,692 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 4,692 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McGill University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About McGill University
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Montréal, Canada
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months