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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering in Chemical and Biological Engineering (Course-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering in Chemical and Biological Engineering (Course-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $23,913 CAD

  • Application fee

    $168 CAD

  • Duration

    12-16 months

  • PGWP

    12-16 months

  • Min GPA

    76 out of 100

Highlights
Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Overview

Master of Engineering in Chemical and Biological Engineering

The MEng degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering is a course-based degree. 

It is intended primarily for students with work experience and a bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering. 

During this 12-16 month program, students take a prescribed set of courses.

The program requires the completion of at least 30 credits. In some program areas, minimum requirements may be higher than 30 credits:

  • At least 24 credits must be at the 500 level.
  • A minimum of 18 of the 24 credits must be in the program area at the 500-level, including a project, if required, up to a maximum of 6 credits.
  • A maximum of 6 credits may be taken at the 300-/400 level.
  • A maximum of 6 credits of 500-level directed studies courses may be counted toward the program requirements.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$34,208

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,800
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,295
Tuition 1 person $23,913

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Interest
  • Letters Of Reference
  • Writing Sample

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
22
listening
21
writing
21
speaking
22
reading

PTE

65
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Academic background and requirement

  • Applicants must hold a credential deemed academically equivalent to a four-year bachelor’s degree from UBC in engineering or a related discipline. 
  • Students who do not have a background in chemical engineering may be required to complete selected essential background and core undergraduate courses in chemical engineering before receiving a degree, as determined by the graduate advisor in consultation with the research supervisor.

 

China:

  • The Bachelor's degree of at least four years of study
  • Overall average of B+ standing.

 

India:

  • A four-year Bachelor's Degree or a Master's degree
  • First Class/Division 1 (65%) or Very Good (8 on a 10-point scale)

 

Iran:

  • The Bachelor’s degree of at least four years of study
  • 16 on a 20-point scale

Career opportunities

  • Process Development Engineer
  • Quality Control Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Bioprocess Engineer
  • Research and Development Scientist
  • Environmental Engineer

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