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Master of Engineering (MEng) Course-based, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Course-based Master of Engineering in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering specializations. No supervisor is required, and students are typically admitted without programme funding.

Faculty: Schulich School of Engineering  |  Department: Chemical and Petroleum Engineering  |  Duration: Typical completion one to two years full-time; maximum six years  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

30 units of coursework: 12 units of required courses (Chemical Engineering specialization: ENCH617, ENCH669, ENEN603, ENGG687), 9 units from ENGG688/681/682/683, and 9 units of specialization electives such as ENCH609, ENCH650, ENCH671, ENCH673 and ENCH675. A version with a 12-24 unit internship is offered separately.

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Application information

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) BSc degree or equivalent. b) A minimum admission grade point average of 3.00 on a four-point scale or equivalent. c) Holders of BSc 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 be counted for credit toward their graduate program. Holders of bachelor’s degrees from disciplines other than Engineering, Science, Medicine or Kinesiology are required to complete a minimum of 30 units make-up undergraduate engineering courses with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale before admission.

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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