REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
MASTER’S PROGRAM
- Research Program: (M.A.Sc.): A candidate is required to complete successfully at least four (4) one-term courses at least three of which should be at the 700-level. Students are required to present a thesis, which constitutes an original contribution to chemical engineering. The thesis must be defended in an oral examination.
- Project Program: (M.Eng.): A candidate is required to complete successfully at least six (6) one-term courses. A major study report must be presented which demonstrates his/her ability to carry out independent study in design, analysis or experimentation and to reach a satisfactory conclusion in a reasonable time. This report must be defended orally at the conclusion of the study. No financial support is available for students.
- Industrial Internship Program: (M.Eng. or M.A.Sc.): The normal course requirement for research project internship is six (6) one-term courses plus a research project carried out in industry, or at least four (4) term courses plus a thesis carried out in industry. The project or thesis must be defended in an oral examination. Financial support is available on an individual basis.
Rate of Progress in Course Master's program (M.Eng.)
A maximum thirteen-month period has been set for our course-oriented M.Eng. program and therefore it becomes imperative that faculty and students realize the constraints necessitated by the final deadline. As a guideline for students and faculty the following deadlines are recommended (assuming entry in September):
- January 1st - Objectives of the research project fully defined.
- May 1st - Details of how the student proposes to satisfy the objectives of the program. For an experimental project, all major equipment should be ordered and any major machine shop work complete. Students should be ready to start assembly sometime in May.
- The writing of the Report should start no later than during the first week of September.
Rate of Progress in Research Master's Program (M.A.Sc.)
A twenty-month period with funding has been set for our research-oriented M.A.Sc. program, and therefore it is important that faculty and students realize the constraints necessitated by the final deadline.
The student should meet frequently with his/her supervisor to discuss progress in terms of the objectives and schedule. The maximum time for completion of the degree is three years (9 terms) from initial registration.
