Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Chemical Engineering - Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
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Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,188
(c. USD15,925.35)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
A University of Waterloo chemical engineering degree offers a strong foundation for diverse and fulfilling career paths. As innovators in technology, chemical engineers hold growing significance in today's world. These professionals create, oversee, and optimize industrial transformation processes across sectors like pharmaceuticals, food production, paper manufacturing, and polymer industries. They contribute significantly to nanotechnology advancements, enabling breakthroughs in novel materials and devices. Environmental protection efforts involve designing systems to minimize pollutant emissions or remediate existing contamination. Energy conservation is achieved through refining process optimization and pioneering alternative energy solutions. Many chemical engineers now specialize in biological system engineering, with critical applications in healthcare and agriculture. Waterloo's distinguished faculty members, recognized experts in their disciplines, provide students with cutting-edge knowledge while ensuring mastery of core engineering principles.
The PhD curriculum emphasizes original research conducted under faculty guidance. Applicants are encouraged to submit their complete application package before reaching out to potential research advisors. While supervisor identification isn't required for application, securing faculty supervision remains mandatory for program admission. Prospective students should use the university's designated form when contacting professors regarding supervision opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
At the time of admission, each student must have an approved PhD supervisor who has agreed in writing to supervise their academic program
Applicants must demonstrate excellence of background preparation and academic achievement in prior degrees and, usually, possess a relevant, thesis-based Master's degree with a minimum 80% standing. A Master's degree obtained without a full research thesis is normally an inadequate qualification for admission to the PhD program.
Three academic references. The opinions on academic preparation and research ability must refer to the applicant’s demonstrated ability to formulate research problems and execute the research required to solve problems, as indicated by a Master’s of Applied Science (MASc) research thesis or published scientific/technical paper. The references should also refer to the applicant having adequate English language skills to pursue a doctoral program, with all of its requirements, at the University of Waterloo.
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). The Engineering Graduate Studies Sub-Committee requires objective evidence of English language skills. Technical publications that have been written principally by an applicant and published in refereed English language journals, a thesis written in English, or a personal interview with the Chemical Engineering Department’s Associate Chair for Graduate Studies are also considered as evidence.
Tuition
CAD
22,188