Chemical Engineering

Students in Dalhousie University’s Master of Chemical Engineering program explore a wide range of topics, including the growing fields of biotechnology, food processing, composite materials, corrosion and protective coatings, and the manufacture of microelectronic components.

Graduate studies in Chemical Engineering encompasses areas of environmental control, plastics and polymers, pulp and paper, instrumentation and process control, petrochemicals, petroleum and natural gas processing, and energy conversion and utilization.

Research opportunities offered include environmental control, plastics and polymers, pulp and paper, instrumentation and process control, petrochemicals, petroleum and natural gas processing, and energy conversion and utilization, as well as the growing fields of biotechnology, food processing, composite materials, corrosion and protective coatings, and manufacture of microelectronic components.

This program has two program options:

• Course-based: A professionally oriented, course-based degree requiring the completion of a graduate seminar and a project.

• Project: Complete a project that draws on your knowledge and experience in the field.

Careers

Completing this Chemical Engineering program from Dalhousie University opens doors to a number of career opportunities.

Courses include:

• Loss Prevention and Risk Assessment

• Applied Thermodynamics

• Polymer Science

• Mass Transfer Topics

• Kinetics and Catalyses

• Transport Phenomena

• Chemical Reactor Design