About Master’s Program,
Chemical engineers design, implement and improve technology to make life more comfortable for humankind, while keeping public safety in mind. Chemical engineers manipulate chemicals on a large scale by designing and operating complex processes that convert raw materials into more useful products.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
Master’s Funding Coverage,
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has a number of graduate teaching or research opportunities available and your supervisor may have funding from their research grants for eligible students. When you speak with potential supervisors about the research you would like to do, ask about funding opportunities.
Most thesis-based graduate students in the College of Engineering receive funding during their studies (e.g., scholarships, stipends, awards, research fellowships and teaching assistantships). Some typical funding levels are:
Stipends and scholarships:
- $14,000-$18,000/year (M.Sc.)
- $18,000-$22,000/year (Ph.D.)
Teaching assistantships (employment governed by the PSAC agreement):
- Average of $2,500/student/year (50% of students receive teaching assistantships)
College of Engineering awards:
- Average of $3,500/student/year (10% of students receive awards)
Graduate students at USask can receive funding from a variety of sources to support their graduate education.
Application Requirement,
Personal information such as your name, address, etc.
Contact information of your three referees
For your letters of recommendations, two of your referees must be academic contacts, and the third may be academic or professional
Your complete academic history from all previous post-secondary institutions
The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may save your application and return to it later.
At the end of the application, you will need to pay a non-refundable $120 application fee. Your application will not be processed until payment is received.
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Proof of English language proficiency (if required)
Application Deadline,
Jan 31, 2025
Application Fee,
At the end of the application, you will need to pay a non-refundable $120 application fee. Your application will not be processed until payment is received.
