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Graduate Programs
205.11
Chemical and Materials Engineering
205.11 Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
W7-002 ECERF
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2V4
E-mail: chemmat@ualberta.ca
www.engineering.ualberta.ca/cme
205.11.1 General Information
The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering offers facilities for advanced training and research leading to the Master of Engineering, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Chemical Engineering and in Materials Engineering. The MEng degree is intended primarily for part-time students who are working in industry, but can also be taken by full-time students.
General fields for research in chemical engineering include fluid mechanics and rheology; reaction kinetics and catalysis; mass transfer and separation processes; heat transfer; thermodynamics, hydrocarbon P-V-T and phase equilibrium studies; polymer reactor engineering; computer process control; dynamic simulation; biotechnology, mathematical modelling and environmental engineering. Many research programs are oriented toward better utilization of natural resources in the province, e.g., upgrading of Athabasca bitumen and heavy oil feedstocks; processing of natural gas; pulp and paper processing.
Active research areas in materials engineering include mineral processing; coal preparation; modelling and simulation; intelligent processing of materials and solidification processing; hydrometallurgy; pyrometallurgy; high temperature electrochemistry; corrosion; physical and mechanical metallurgy; process metallurgy; welding metallurgy; powder metallurgy; ancient materials; ceramic materials; and electronic materials.
Many research projects are industrially applied, and supported by industry. In some cases research can be carried out at the supporting company. Details of current research projects are available from the Department office.
Entrance Requirements
The Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an average of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution, and a TOEFL score of 580 paper-based or 92 internet-based with at least 20 per section, or an equivalent approved English language examination where applicable (see §203.2.4). The Department will accept qualified applicants with degrees in other fields of engineering. Graduates with non-engineering backgrounds may be admitted under special arrangements which might involve the completion of certain undergraduate engineering courses. Applicants wishing to pursue an MEng degree must have an undergraduate degree in Engineering.
Financial Assistance
Graduate assistantships are available for qualified students on a part-time or full-time basis, with remuneration according to the student's background and hours of service. Scholarships and fellowships are available for research in chemical engineering, materials engineering, and process control. All MSc and PhD students are guaranteed a minimum level of financial support subject to acceptable performance.
205.11.2 The Degree of MSc
The Department offers MSc degrees in Chemical Engineering, Process Control, Materials Engineering, and Welding Engineering.
Program Requirements
MSc programs normally consist of 
12 in courses, plus ENGG 600, plus seminar attendance, research, and a thesis. Certain core course requirements apply. Details of all programs must be worked out in consultation with the Department.
There is no language requirement for the MSc degree.
The minimum period of residence is two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.
Length of Program
The time required to complete the MSc program will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, an average of 18-24 months is normally required. The maximum time permitted is four years.
205.11.3 The Degree of MEng
The Master of Engineering is a course-based degree intended for the working professional and for those with foreign training interested in becoming oriented towards the North American industry. Course content is more applied than in thesis-based MSc and PhD programs and is typically delivered in intensive weekend and evening formats to better accommodate working professionals. MEng courses are not transferable to MSc and PhD programs, but can be applied towards some professional development certificates.
Program Requirements
The Master of Engineering degree requires the completion of a minimum of 24 (eight single-term graduate courses or equivalent) all at the 800-level in the Faculty of Engineering. In addition, students must complete ENGG 800. Courses must be chosen in consultation with the Department.
There is no second language requirement other than English for the degree of MEng.
Note that MEng requirements changed significantly September 1, 2014. Those who began their programs before this date will be governed by the requirements in place at the time of their admission.
Length of Program
Candidates may complete the Master of Engineering program in a minimum of nine months. The maximum time permitted for completion of the program is four years from the date of first registration.
205.11.4 The Degree of PhD
The Department offers PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering, Process Control, and Materials Engineering.
Program Requirements
For the PhD program, in addition to the requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, the Department normally requires the candidate to complete satisfactorily at least 18 in courses and ENGG 600 and attend specified seminars. Certain core course requirements apply. Details of all programs must be worked out in consultation with the Department.
There is no language requirement for the PhD degree.
The minimum period of residence is two academic years of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.
Length of Program
The time required to complete the PhD program will vary according to the individual candidate and whether the PhD program follows the attainment of the BSc or the MSc degree. In the former case at least four years are usually required to complete the program. The maximum time permitted is six years.
205.11.5 Graduate Courses
Graduate courses can be found in §231, Course Listings, under the following subject headings:
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