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Chemical Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.D.)
Degree Requirements
Before registering in any of the following courses, students are advised to contact the head of the department for a list and timetable of courses to be offered in the current academic year.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animals subjects
- a minimum of 30 credit units
- a residency requirement of 24 months
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Degree Requirements
Before registering in any of the following courses, students are advised to contact the head of the department for a list and timetable of courses to be offered in the current academic year.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 24 credit units
- CHE 990.0 as appropriate
- CHE 992.0 as appropriate
- a residency requirement of 24 months
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Degree Requirements
Before registering in any of the following courses, students are advised to contact the head of the department for a list and timetable of courses to be offered in the current academic year. Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 12 credit units
- CHE 990.0 as appropriate
- CHE 994.0 as appropriate
- a residency requirement of 24 months
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Direct Entry
Admission Requirements
- A four-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a relevant program.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 80% in the last two years of undergraduate study (i.e. 60 credit units of course work).
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and independent research.
- Evidence of English proficiency.
Degree Requirements
- At least 9 credit units of course work at the graduate level must be successfully completed in the first year of the program.
- Within the first year of the program, successfully complete a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination that is at least as rigorous as the defence for a Master’s thesis in the program area.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- A minimum of 18 credit units
- CHE 990.0
- CHE 996.0
- Pass a comprehensive examination, after completing the required course work, and prior to focusing on their research and doctoral thesis.
- Write and successfully defend a thesis based on original investigation.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Non-Direct Entry
Admission Requirements
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree
Degree Requirements
Before registering in any of the following courses, students are advised to contact the head of the department for a list and timetable of courses to be offered in the current academic year. Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 6 credit units
- CHE 990.0 as appropriate
- CHE 996.0 as appropriate
- qualifying exam
- comprehensive exam
- a residency requirement of 36 months
Transfer from Master's to Ph.D.
Degree Requirements
Before registering in any of the following courses, students are advised to contact the head of the department for a list and timetable of courses to be offered in the current academic year. Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 18 credit units, 9 of which were attained in the Master's program
- CHE 990.0
- CHE 996.0
- qualifying exam
- comprehensive exam
- a residency requirement of 36 months
