Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] - Master [2 Years]
$7,125 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] Chemical and Biological Engineering

  • The Master of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering is a 2-year program at the University of British Columbia(UBC).
  • This program consists of both coursework and thesis.
  • Students learn about the transformation of raw materials into valuable products by chemical, biochemical, physical or electrochemical processes, as well as energy generation (bio, electro, and thermo).
  •  Facilities engaged in the following broad areas:
    • Biotechnology
    • Chemical Process Engineering
    • Energy and Materials
    • Environmental Engineering
  • The number of students enrolled in this program is 37 to 45.
  • The Student to Faculty Ratio is 18:1 which resolves the interaction Problem.
  • Several faculty members have won national and international recognition for their research contributions and students have gone on to become leaders in industry and academia in Canada and abroad.
  • This program prepares students for employment directly after completing the degree or to pursue further studies in a Ph.D program.
  • Students with a background in Engineering will receive a Master of Applied Science degree whereas students without Engineering background will receive a Master of Science degree.
  • Chemical engineers are highly employable and there continues to be a growing demand for chemical engineers.
  • The University of British Columbia ranked as the 45th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $7125 $7125
Total Fees $7125 $7125

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.0 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 310 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 52 90 3

 Academic eligibility:

  • Students must have a four-year Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related area with First Class/Division 1 (65%).
  • If English is not the students’ first language then they must provide proof of English competency.

Indian student requirements:

  • A four-year bachelor's degree or a master's degree.
  • The bachelor’s degree with 65% marks or 8 on a 10-point scale.
  • Students required a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Forestry, or Medicine.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.