Chemical Engineering - Master of Applied Science (MASc)

Engineering 7

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

Create new and advanced materials that have impacts across society with the Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering program.

Get the tools you need for innovative problem solving with this two-year research-based master’s program. Through supervised research projects you’ll gain hands-on experience and tackle real-world challenges across specializations including Nanotechnology, Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering, and more.  

The department of Chemical Engineering consistently ranks among the top two universities in Canada and number one in Ontario. The department’s collaborative research culture, engaging teaching practices and state-of-the-art facilities create a vibrant learning environment where you are empowered to solve problems our world faces. Graduates from the program have worked for top employers across academia and industry, making a global impact.

Research areas and degree options

  •     Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering
  •     Electrochemical Engineering
  •     Nanotechnology for Advanced Materials
  •     Process Systems Engineering
  •     Soft Matter and Polymer Engineering
  •     Sustainable Reaction Engineering

Program Overview

Department/School: Chemical Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis

Application Deadlines

  •  February 1 (for admission in September)*
  •  June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)*
  •  October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)*

*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

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)

Tution and fees