The MASc program is ideal for students who aspire to a rewarding career in research, whether in academia or industry. It is a stepping stone to a doctoral (PhD) degree.
Master of Applied Science
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry's additional admission requirements stated below.
- A four-year degree (or equivalent) in engineering or the physical/chemical/biological sciences with a B+ average (or equivalent) in each of the last two years of full-time study.
Completion Requirements
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Each student should discuss possible research projects with several members of the department before selecting a research area and a supervisor. Students must complete a thesis on a research topic.
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Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 1.5 full-course equivalents [FCEs] (three graduate half courses) as follows:
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One of these courses must be CHE1102H Research Methods and Project Execution for Graduate Studies in Chemical Engineering, typically completed in Year 1.
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At least one course must be selected in an area outside the student's area of research.
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Only one 500-level course may be taken for credit towards the degree program.
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All Year 1 and Year 2 students must complete CHE3001H Leading Edge Seminar Series in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry in both the Fall and Winter sessions.
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Students must complete CHE3012Y MASc Research in Year 1 and in subsequent years if recommended by their advisory committee.
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Students must also complete CHE2222H Safety Workshop and JDE1000H Ethics in Research.
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The program requires a minimum full-time residence of two sessions (eight months). This means students must be on campus full-time and consequently in geographical proximity to be able to participate fully in the University activities associated with the program.
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Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time