Chemical and Biological Engineering

The M.Sc. is specially designed for non-engineering students. The degree requires a 12-credit thesis and 18 credits of advanced coursework, in which 12 of the 18 credits must be selected from graduate courses (500 level) inside or outside the Chemical and Biological Engineering program, approved by the student's supervisor and the Department Head. The program must also include the seminar course (CHBE 598) and the proposal preparation course (CHBE 597). Part-time students may enroll in the M.Sc. program.

The M.Sc. is specially designed for non-engineering students. The degree requires a 12-credit thesis and 18 credits of advanced coursework, in which 12 of the 18 credits must be selected from graduate courses (500 level) inside or outside the Chemical and Biological Engineering program, approved by the student's supervisor and the Department Head. The program must also include the seminar course (CHBE 598) and the proposal preparation course (CHBE 597). Part-time students may enroll in the M.Sc. program.

Normally, applicants for a master's degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from UBC including one of the following:A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses.Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study.