Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering offered by the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering is a research-intensive program that emphasizes specialized and engaging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, research methods, and laboratory safety to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.
Keywords: Advanced materials, polymers, biomedical, biotechnology, energy, environment, plasma science
Unique Program Features
- The program prepares students from around the globe for a career in teaching, research, and/or development and graduates will have acquired autonomy in conducting research;
- Experiential learning opportunities include a variety of workshops that provide general, transitional, and professional skills development opportunities which prepare graduates for careers in academia, industry, or the public sector;
- Research and experimental laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment where numerous multidisciplinary research projects take place providing students an ideal environment to develop new technologies, discover novel phenomena, and design revolutionary devices;
- The Department's main research areas include: advanced materials and polymers, biomedical engineering and biotechnology, energy, environmental engineering, plasma science and engineering;
- Faculty members are typically supported by government programs (e.g., NSERC, FRQNT, CIHR, CFI, and CRC) and through industry research partnerships and contracts.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
PhD in Chemical Engineering website
Department Contact
Graduate Program gradcoordinator.chemeng [at] mcgill.ca (subject: PhD%20in%20Chemical%20Engineering) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Summer
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FALL |
September 15 | January 15 | June 21 |
| WINTER | February 15 | August 1 | November 10 |
| SUMMER | May 15 | October 1 | April 1 |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.