Chemical Engineering (Co-op) - Master of Engineering (MEng)

Engineering 7

Engineering 7 (E7) Building on Waterloo's East Campus.

Are you a recent graduate or seasoned professional looking to enhance your career potential and build on your passions in engineering?

The Master of Engineering Co-Op program is coursework-based and will help you acquire a deeper understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals and specialties while providing you with the real-world hands-on experience you need to advance your career and give you a competitive edge in the job market. It is a self-funded program and doesn’t require a supervisor and allows you to choose your own direction or take a set of predetermined courses to get a specialization. Specialization options include Biological Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering, Process Systems Engineering, or Entrepreneurship.

The department of Chemical Engineering consistently ranks among the top two universities in Canada and number one in Ontario. Learn from instructors with first-hand knowledge of industry gained from employment, entrepreneurship and research partnerships in a vibrant learning environment with state-of-the-arts facilities where you are empowered to solve problems our world faces. 

Program highlights

  • Build your network of professional contacts by getting to know your classmates – many of whom are successful early- and mid-career professionals from around the world.  
  • Real-world hands-on experience with paid co-op placements to give you a competitive edge.   
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance your employability

Specialization options

  • Biological Engineering
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Polymer Science and Engineering
  • Process Systems Engineering

Program overview

Department/School: Chemical Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Admit term(s): Fall (September – December)
Note: Fall is preferred, though exceptions will be considered upon request.
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Co-operative, Master's, Professional
Length of program: 20-24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time
Study option(s): Coursework

Application Deadlines

  • February 1 (for admission in September)*

*Note: all relevant documents pertaining to your application must be uploaded within 10 business days of the date of your submission, and before the deadline, as indicated above.

Key contacts

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Admission requirements

  • A 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Degree requirements

  • Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree

Application materials

  • Resume

  • Supplementary information form (SIF)
    • The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
    • If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion

  • Transcript(s)

  • References
    • Two references are required; at least one academic
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
    • TOEFL 80 (writing 22, speaking 20, reading 20, listening 18), IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, speaking 6.0)

Tuition and fees