About the course

Chemical and Chemical and Biological engineers create and develop processes to change raw materials into the products that society depends on, food, chemicals, fuels, energy, metals, pharmaceuticals, paper, plastics, and personal care products. Chemical and process engineers help to manage natural resources, protect the environment, control health and safety procedures, and recycle materials, while developing and managing the processes which make the products we use. The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering was established in 1999 at UBC, and reflects the growing need for engineers in the fields of biotechnology, biomedical and bio-resource engineering. At present there are 24 full-time faculty in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, together with a support staff of 17. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 2 (January), 2024	Vancouver
Summer (May), 2024	Vancouver
Term 1 (September), 2024	Vancouver
Term 2 (January), 2025	Vancouver
Summer (May), 2025	Vancouver
Term 1 (September), 2025	Vancouver
Term 2 (January), 2026	Vancouver
Summer (May), 2026	Vancouver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of British Columbia

Applicants must hold a credential deemed academically equivalent to a four-year bachelor’s degree from UBC in engineering or a related discipline. Students who do not have a background in chemical engineering may be required to successfully complete selected essential background and core undergraduate courses in chemical engineering before receiving a degree, as determined by the graduate advisor in consultation with the research supervisor. Resume, Statement of intent, Three Referees

　　TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT

　　90

　　ibT Reading 22

　　ibT Writing 21

　　ibT Listening 22

　　ibT Speaking 21

　　IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT

　　6.5

　　IELTS Reading 6.0

　　IELTS Writing 6.0

　　IELTS Listening 6.0

　　IELTS Speaking 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomes

　　

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World ranking

　　41st / 1250

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