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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering admits doctoral graduate students normally as full-time students; the Head of the Department or designate may approve part-time registration or transfer from full-time to part-time.

Faculty: Schulich School of Engineering  |  Department: Chemical and Petroleum Engineering  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Entry requirements

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for admission , the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering minimum requirements are as follows: a) MSc degree, or transfer from MSc program, or, in exceptional cases, BSc degree or equivalent. b) A minimum admission grade point average of 3.50 on a four-point scale or equivalent. c) Transfer from MSc to PhD program is allowed only after the successful completion of all courses required for the MSc degree with a minimum GPA of 3.50. d) Two reference letters. Holders of MSc or equivalent degrees in Science, Medicine, Kinesiology or other Engineering, if accepted, may be required to take additional senior undergraduate Engineering courses. These courses will not count for credit toward their doctoral program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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