Master of Engineering (MEng) course-based
Build advanced engineering skills for real-world impact. Preparing you for a career in industrial and professional settings.
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About The Program
What Is the MEng Course-Based Program?
The course-based Master of Engineering (MEng) in chemical and materials engineering offers applied, professional training with a focus on advanced coursework and a capstone project. Unlike a thesis-based degree, this program emphasizes industry-relevant skills and knowledge to prepare you for impactful careers in chemical processing, materials development and related fields.
Why Choose This Program
This program develops job-ready skills for careers in energy, sustainability and advanced materials industries. Through targeted coursework and a capstone project, you’ll explore topics like clean energy systems, process optimization and sustainable materials. Ideal for professionals, it prepares you to tackle real-world engineering challenges with lasting environmental and industrial impact.
Application Deadlines
Fall (September) Admission
- International students: April 1
- Canadian & Permanent Resident Students: August 15
Winter (January) Admission
- International students: October 1
- Canadian & Permanent Resident Students: December 1
Program Information
Degree
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Specializations
- Chemical Engineering
- Material Engineering
- Welding Engineering
- Process Control
2 - 6
years
Complete the program in 2 - 6 years.
1
Research Capstone Project
MEng students complete CME 900, a mandatory capstone project under the supervision of professor.100%
course-based program
No research thesis required.Program Objectives
- Build a foundation in advanced chemical and materials engineering: To equip students with in-depth knowledge in areas such as reaction engineering, materials processing and sustainable technologies—preparing them for technical roles in industry.
- Gain industry-relevant skills: To develop practical expertise through coursework and a capstone project, enabling graduates to solve real-world challenges in energy, sustainability, and manufacturing sectors or advance in professional engineering roles.
Learning Outcomes
- Recall and recognize ethical matters in research and scholarship
- Display and exemplify ethical and professional conduct becoming of the engineering profession
- Increase engineering professional development knowledge in a broad range of areas
- Create and review periodically an individual development plan
- Display ethical conduct in research and scholarship
- Knowledge base for engineering
- Research and Scholarship
- Level of Application of Knowledge
- Level of Communication Skills
- Professional capacity/autonomy
Get in Contact with the Graduate Department
For inquiries regarding admissions/applications for all graduate programs
Contact Engineering Graduate Admissions: cnasgrad2@ualberta.ca
Current graduate students in all programs
Contact Harper Paranich (Graduate Programs Advisor): cmegps@ualberta.ca
Associate Dean of Graduate Students
Contact Dr. Hao Zhang: hao.zhang@ualberta.ca