Program Overview
The Chemical Engineering at McMaster University is a Master programme in Engineering over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 19,961 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,513 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, 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
- Biomaterials & Bioprocessing: Drug delivery, tissue engineering, biocompatible surfaces, bioseparations, membranes, bioreactors, pharmaceutical processing
- Polymer Science and Engineering: polymer synthesis and characterization, polymer reaction engineering, polymer and particulate processing, paper chemistry, nanotechnology, interfacial engineering
- Process System Engineering and Control: process systems design, process control, optimization, supply chain planning and scheduling, data mining, multivariate statistical methods
- Materials and process modelling computation: molecular modeling, computational fluid dynamics, energy systems, alternatives fuels/energy, waste water treatment, life cycle analyses
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Honours Bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent) in engineering or physical science backgrounds
- Minimum B- average in the final 2 years of study plus strong letters of recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 19,961 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,513 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 19,961 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,513 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McMaster 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 McMaster University
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
