Programs & Degree Requirements

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program requires the successful completion of four one-term graduate courses, a candidacy examination within 16 months from initial registration (for more information please refer to the  (PDF file) PhD Candidacy Examination Guide), and a research dissertation based on original research in the areas of water/wastewater treatment, functional materials, and process systems. At least three of the required four courses must be taken at Toronto Metropolitan University. Your dissertation supervisor must approve the course selections. This is confirmed through a Program of Study agreement between you and your supervisor, with the approval of the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chemical Engineering. You are expected to commence working on the dissertation upon registration in the program (for more information please refer to the  (PDF file) PhD Dissertation Guidelines). The core aspect of the program is the successful defence of the doctoral dissertation containing original contributions to knowledge at both Program and School of Graduate Studies oral examinations.

The Master of Applied Science (MASc) program requires the successful completion of four one-term course credits and a research thesis. No undergraduate credits may be taken towards the degree. At least three of the required four courses must be taken at Toronto Metropolitan University. The curriculum is structured to facilitate completion of course requirements in one calendar year of full-time study (12 months) or three academic semesters, however, thesis research may require an additional two to three terms. This program is designed to provide opportunities for involvement in the following research fields: water/wastewater treatment, functional materials and process systems. Your supervisor must approve the graduate course selection. This is confirmed through a Program of Study agreement between you and your supervisor, with the approval of the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chemical Engineering. You are expected to commence working on your research thesis upon initial registration in the program (see  (PDF file) MASc Thesis Guidelines). The Supervisory Committee must approve the thesis research plan/proposal (which you will present in writing). An oral presentation of the research thesis, and the research results, will be arranged in a seminar format. An Examination Committee will assess and grade your research thesis.

The Master of Engineering (MEng) program requires the successful completion of ten one-term courses. The MEng program is available in part-time or full-time study. You may substitute two Chemical Engineering graduate courses with a major project, if approved by the faculty advisor and the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chemical Engineering. This program is designed to provide opportunities for advancing in-depth core knowledge in Chemical Engineering, as well as for further professional development. No undergraduate credits may be taken towards the degree. At least five of the required eight courses must be taken at Toronto Metropolitan University. The part-time curriculum is structured to facilitate completion in three calendar years (36 months) or nine academic semesters. The full-time program will normally take five to six academic semesters. Your faculty advisor must approve your graduate course selection and the proposed project plan, which you will present in writing (see  (PDF file) MEng Project Guidelines). Course selections are confirmed through a Program of Study agreement between you and your advisor, with the approval of the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The oral presentation of the project report, and results, will be arranged in a seminar format. The Examination Committee will assess and grade your project report.