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Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

University of Calgary
Information last verified July 2026
Degree Master of Engineering
Deadline Eight months, full-time: Two consecutive terms, from September to April.; Please note: This program includes a regularly scheduled break from May through August (This does not apply to the specialization in Petroleum Engineering).; These documents may be sent to us directly from the institution or y
Delivery On-campus
Location Calgary, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

PLEASE NOTE: This program is not currently accepting applications

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Petroleum engineers take part in exploring for and developing oil and gas resources. They apply the principles of geology, physics, chemistry, and engineering sciences to recovering petroleum and natural gas from conventional and unconventional reservoirs and oil sands. In today’s increasingly digital environment, petroleum engineers also work in software development for chemical process/petroleum reservoir simulation, data collection and analysis. Also known as: Design Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Oil and Gas Engineer, Petrophysical Engineer, Production Engineer, Reservoir Engineer, Up-Stream Processing Engineer, Process Engineer, Petroleum Reservoir Engineer, Petroleum Production Engineer A course-based master's degree in chemical and petroleum engineering is usually considered a final degree. Course-based program

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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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 and/or petroleum engineering, or closely related degree from a recognized institution. Work samples None Documents One official copy of your final official transcript (and degree certificate if degree is not clearly stated on transcript) in a signed, sealed envelopes 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. These documents may be sent to us directly from the institution or you can have the documents mailed to yourself and then mail them to us. We do not consider open official transcripts as official. 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 different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar. *Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP 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.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Eight months, full-time: Two consecutive terms, from September to April.; Please note: This program includes a regularly scheduled break from May through August (This does not apply to the specialization in Petroleum Engineering).; These documents may be sent to us directly from the institution or y

About University of Calgary

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University of Calgary

Calgary, Canada

public research university located in Calgary, Alberta

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Eight months, full-time: Two consecutive terms, from September to April.; Please note: This program includes a regularly scheduled break from May through August (This does not apply to the specialization in Petroleum Engineering).; These documents may be sent to us directly from the institution or y
  • Start Date September
  • Language English