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The PhD program in Chemical Engineering is a thesis-based program that focuses on the design of new chemical manufacturing processes and on the properties of novel materials. We train skilled engineers that find novel ways in which to solve problems that have significant impacts on everyday life, ranging from climate change to food security. Our faculty members are experts in fields such as green chemical processes, polymers and nanomaterials, new battery materials, environmental health diagnostics, and the fundamental study of the properties of materials. We place particular emphasis on developing sustainable solutions for the energy sector as well as other sectors. PhD graduates in Chemical Engineering are typically employed as consultants and research engineers in industry and government labs, or as faculty members in academia.
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.
Please see the Engineering Courses page for course descriptions.
credits of Required Course:
• CHME 6981 Chemical Engineering Research Protocols and Safety (4.00)
credits chosen from the Chemical Engineering PhD Courses list.
Note: Students may take a course outside the course list with permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Students who take a three-credit course towards their course requirement of 12 credits must take the course • CHME 6001 Project in Chemical and Materials Engineering (1.00) to obtain the missing credit.
credits:
• ENCS 8501 Comprehensive Examination (0.00) • ENCS 8511 Doctoral Research Proposal (6.00) • ENCS 8011 PhD Seminar (2.00)
• ENGR 8911 Doctoral Research and Thesis (70.00)
Students may also choose from the following Topic Areas:
E03 - Systems and Control
E04 - Fluid Mechanics
E07 - Energy Conversion
E37 - Environmental Engineering
E52 - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
E57 - Composite Materials
E08 - Academic Communication Skills
E09 - Professional Leadership Skills • CHEM 631 Computational Chemistry (3.00)
Note: Students may only select courses selected from the above Topic Areas that are not included in the Chemical Engineering MASc Core Courses list or the Chemical Engineering MASc Electives List.
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
All applicants: Canadian / International / Permanent Resident
June 1 (all applicants)
October 1 (all applicants)
February 1 (all applicants)
Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.
Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.
The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.
Build on your work as a researcher in an environment that combines chemistry, biochemistry, and physics with world-renowned faculty in areas such as bionanoscience and protein science to propel your research to the next level.
Department
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Faculty
Faculty of Arts & Science
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