Chemical Engineering

M.Eng, M.A.Sc, Ph.D

We offer you the opportunity to explore your research interests in collaboration with acclaimed scientists in our department, across Queen’s and at other institutions. You will work in world-class, locally-based research facilities including the Fuel Cell Research Centre (in collaboration with the Royal Military College of Canada), the Human Mobility Research Centre and the Advanced Polymeric Materials Characterization facility.

Our department is big enough to ensure breadth of research activities while fostering a cohesive learning environment.

While we emphasize and encourage collaboration with other researchers across the University our research activity is focused on our approved fields of study: Biochemical Engineering, Polymers & Reaction Chemistry and Process Systems Engineering.

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"I enjoyed the interaction between the students and faculty and our industrial partners. It was like a built-in work experience while you’re in school. Apart from the fact that I’ve been learning a real-life system and have real data to work with, I’ve also had real world experience that I can add to my résumé."

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Degrees Offered / Length of Program

• M.Eng. (course based Masters):1 year
  
• M.A.Sc.: 1.5 - 2 years
  
• Ph.D.: 3 - 4 years

Method of Completion

• Master’s:course work, seminar and thesis
  
• Ph.D.:course work , two seminars, comprehensive exam and thesis

Degree Level Expectations & Learning Outcomes

MASc - view this information as a PDF (302KB)

PhD - view this information as a PDF (302KB)

Cross Disciplinary Aspects

Supervisors and Fields of Study

We suggest that you review the specific research projects currently being investigated by faculty members to identify a potential supervisor. Please note, however, that contacting a faculty member does not guarantee acceptance and you will need to submit your full application in order to be considered.

Biochemical Engineering: Biological conversion of biological feedstocks to energy, materials and useful ends (e.g., degradation of pollutants).

• Researchers: Andrew Daugulis (Queen's Research Chair), Ron Neufeld, Juliana Ramsay, Bruce Ramsay and Pascale Champagne.

• Researchers: Juliana Ramsay, Bruce Ramsay, Andrew Daugulis and Ted Grandmaison.

Macro-molecular Processes and Products: Polymer reaction engineering including biological macromolecules.

• Researchers: Brian Amsden, Michael Cunningham, Robin Hutchinson, Marianna Kontopoulou, Kim McAuley, Scott Parent, Ron Neufeld and Kim Woodhouse

Biomedical Engineering: Tissue engineering.

• Researchers: Brian Amsden, Lauren Flynn, Ron Neufeld, Kim Woodhouse and Steve Waldman (CRC).

• Researchers: Martin Guay, Tom Harris, Xiang Li, Kim McAuley and Jim McLellan.

Fuel Cells: PEM and solid oxide fuel cells and alternative feeds to fuel cells.

• Researchers: Kunal Karan, Brant Peppley (CRC) and Dominik Barz

Molecular Assembly for Nanostructures: Assembly using non-uniform electric fields and micro-Raman spectroscopy.

• Researcher: Aris Docoslis (CRC)

Employment Opportunities

Graduates have pursued careers in diverse sectors. In addition to academic and industrial research careers, our graduates find employment in the public sector, the private sector, consulting, sales, and marketing, and in industry including finance, petroleum, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.

Funding Information

• M.Eng: No funding available
• M.A.Sc: $25,000 minimum
• Ph.D: $25,000 minimum

Basic funding package includes teaching assistantships and internal awards. We encourage you to apply for additional funding through external scholarships (NSERC, OGS, etc.). Entering graduate students who win federal government tri-council awards are automatically provided a $5,000 top-up by Queen’s.

 

Academic Prerequisites

Grades: B+, minimum of 75% in last year of study

• Master’s: Upper Class standing in an undergraduate program (We accept candidates from programs other than engineering.)
• Ph.D.: Completion of Master’s degree unless promoted

Test Requirements

For international students if required, a TOEFL score of 580 (paper based) or TOEFL iBT minimum scores of: writing (24/30); speaking (22/30); reading (22/30); listening (20/30), for a total of 88/120. Applicants must have the minimum score in each test as well as the minimum overall score.

 

Program Profiles

• Eric Hardjo describes what it is like teaching high school kids through ‘Power Up’, a course designed to explore alternative energy and green engineering
• Hala Fam - interdisciplinary work can be challenging but necessary...
• Mary Thompson - worked in Switzerland for 3 months as part of her studies...