What courses will I take?
To complete this program, students take 10 courses. Here is a sample of the subjects you can study:
Catalyst for a new career
Master's degree in chemical and petroleum engineering
Why take this program?
Focus your career in a specific area OR expand your opportunities across sectors
Advanced scientific knowledge that sets you apart from the pack
Prepare yourself for a senior role as you advance your career
Specialize in your area of interest
Choose full-time or part-time studies
Earn Engineer In Training status with APEGA
What industries will I work in?
Gain advanced scientific knowledge that will prepare you to work in:
- Energy and Petrochemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food Products
- Metals
- Fertilizers
- Synthetic Materials
- Oil and Gas
Why study in Calgary?
Calgary is a chemical and petroleum engineering hub.
More corporate head offices and small businesses per capita than anywhere in Canada.
Calgary is a young, diverse entrepreneurial city.
We're the fourth-largest and fastest-growing city in Canada.
Over 333 days of sun a year makes us Canada's sunniest city.
Calgary is a city of endless possibilities
Learn more about Calgary: Calgary Economic Development video
It’s the wave of the future. There are always going to be jobs for chemical and petroleum engineers. It’s an amazing world to work in and there are tons of amazing things you can do for our environment as a chemical engineer.
Maria Conejo, MSc Chemical Engineering '14
President and CTO, EnviroTek Remediation
A supervisor is not needed for this course-based master's degree program
Is this program right for me?
Develop advanced knowledge employers are looking for Choose full-time or part-time study options Complete a course-based master's program in two to six years Build on your BSc in chemical or petroleum engineering Work with an industry partner, engineering innovative solutions to real-world problemsWhat are the program specializations?
Chemical Engineering
Engineering, Energy and Environment
Petroleum Engineering
This is a fast-track, cohort-based specialization. Students in petroleum engineering complete their degree in eight months.
Reservoir Characterization
Advanced Topics in Mass Transfer
Chemical Reactor Design
Advanced Topics in Heat Transfer
Chemical Process Simulation
Advanced Topics in Fluid Mechanics
Chemical Thermodynamics
Thermal Recovery Methods
Advanced Reservoir Engineering
Click here for a complete list of chemical and petroleum engineering graduate courses
Information Session
Thank you for your interest in our course-based master's degree in chemical and petroleum engineering.
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- The high industry demand for chemical and petroleum engineers
- The skills you'll gain
- What jobs this program will prepare you for
- Details about the interesting courses you'll be taking
If you have any questions, email us at meng@ucalgary.ca.
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Chemical engineering is not just resource extraction; it is optimizing processes across all kinds of industries. As the number of clean tech companies working in renewables increases, so does the demand for chemical engineers.
Shantanu Naikade, Chemical Engineering graduate
Engineer in Training, Ovintiv
I'm interested in an MEng
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