FOCUSING ON PETROLEUM/OIL AND GAS ENGINEERING
WITHIN THE MENG CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Department of Process Engineering and Applied Science
Faculty of Engineering, Dalhousie University
Master of Engineering (MEng) Chemical Engineering
Overview
For over a decade, Dalhousie University’s MEng Petroleum Engineering program has progressively evolved to
provide interdisciplinary training to engineers with undergraduate degrees both within and outside of the
traditional sub-surface Petroleum Engineering program. Current capacity limitations prevent the acceptance of
applications for the 2015/2016 academic school year. As an alternative option for students interested in this
program, we are issuing offers of admission to the MEng Chemical Engineering program for those qualified
applicants interested in Petroleum and Oil and Gas Engineering. Details regarding the program format and
benefits are provided here. We anticipate that this format will provide improved flexibility to the diverse
disciplines within the field, allowing for graduate courses to be taken from multiple disciplines.
Length of Program
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No Change from the MEng PETR program.
MEng - typical time to complete is from 1 to 2 years
Program Fees and Timelines
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There is no change in the fee structure from the current MEng Petroleum Program. Full details regarding fee
structures can be found on Dalhousie’s Money Matters Website
Program fees are paid within the first year, after which a continuation fee is paid each term until degree
requirements are complete. For 2014/2015, program fees with incidentals amounted to ~$9,500. Continuation
fees averaged $1,200 per term. These fees may change for the 2015/2016 year, and should be viewed as
approximate.
International differential fees (when applicable) are paid for the first two years, after which students are
required to cover continuation fees until their program requirements are completed. These fees in 2014/2015
were approximately $8,500 per year. These fees may change for the 2015/2016 year, and should be viewed as
approximate
Living expenses in Halifax typically average $8,000 to $16,000 per year, depending on accommodations and
spending habits.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete their degree requirements within 1 year.
Core Courses
The MEng program requires students to complete 7 courses, a seminar, and a project. To better accommodate
the diverse backgrounds of students within this program, each student will have a course curriculum
established through consultation with the MEng PETR program coordinator, allowing for students to explore
multi-disciplinary graduate topics of relevance to their specific interests within Petroleum and Oil and Gas
Engineering. Graduate courses in Reservoir Engineering and Petroleum Geoscience will continue to be
offered for students needing a refresher in these areas, in addition to a broad range of courses across the
Engineering Faculty in the areas of Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Electrical and Civil
Engineering and Engineering Management.
An example curriculums might include Reservoir Engineering, Oil and Gas Processing, Industrial Safety and
Loss Management, Petroleum Geoscience, Risk Assessment and Management, One Technical Elective,
Directed Studies, and a Project & Seminar. The revised program format allows for significant flexibility in
catering courses to each student’s strengths and interests.
Admission Requirements
At a minimum, candidates must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate
Studies. Details regarding these requirements can be found on the Faculty of Graduate Studies Website in the
Graduate Studies Calendar (under admission requirements).
Key minimum requirements for admission are that the applicant:
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Hold a 4-year Undergraduate Engineering Degree with at least Second Class Upper Division standing
(Equivalent to a B average)
Is able to demonstrate proof of funding, either from external scholarship or self-funded support
Ideally possesses relevant engineering experience
As this is a highly subscribed program, admission is based on individual evaluation of each applicant’s merits.
How to Apply
Students wishing to be considered for this program are encouraged to apply online. Applicants are instructed
to apply to the MEng Chemical Engineering program (CHEE). Applicants who apply to the MEng PETR
program will be automatically considered for enrollment into the MEng Chemical Engineering program format
described here.