Overview

This Chemical Engineering - Water programme offered by University of Waterloo prepares researchers to conduct original investigations addressing complex challenges related to materials, energy, manufacturing, and environmental systems. Students develop specialist knowledge through independent thesis research while contributing to advances in engineering science and technology. The programme emphasizes the application of scientific principles to large-scale transformation processes and the development of innovative solutions with real-world impact.

Key Facts

A collaborative water component complements doctoral studies through interdisciplinary learning that examines both conceptual and practical aspects of water-related issues. Participants engage in lectures, field-based activities, group projects, and individual seminars while pursuing specialized research interests. Research opportunities span established and emerging areas including polymers, reaction processes, process systems, biochemical applications, biomedical technologies, interfacial phenomena, porous media, fuel cells, nanotechnology, microbial engineering, biomanufacturing, and environmental applications. Graduates are equipped for research, innovation, and leadership roles across academic, industrial, and public-sector settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Green Reaction Engineering
Interfacial Phenomena
Colloids
Porous Media
Nanotechnology
Polymers
Reaction Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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60

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General requirements

At the time of admission, each student must have an approved PhD supervisor who has agreed in writing to supervise their academic program or co-supervisors, at least one of whom is an approved PhD supervisor.

Applicants must demonstrate excellence of background preparation and academic achievement in prior degrees and, usually, possess a relevant, thesis-based Master's degree. In the Faculty of Engineering, a minimum 80% standing in an applicant's appropriate Master's program is the usual requirement.

Transfer to the PhD program without completion of the MASc program: A student enrolled in a MASc program at the University of Waterloo may apply for transfer to the PhD program without completing a Master's degree
Admission to the PhD program from a BASc program: In exceptional cases, applicants who have spent at least three years pursuing an appropriate Honours Bachelor's degree may be considered for admission to a PhD program

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Tuition Fees

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14792 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4596 CAD / year

≈ 4596 CAD / year

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

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