The Chemical Engineering Department offers a stimulating environment for graduate studies and research.
Whether they are interested in teaching, doing research or working in some areas of advanced engineering, students wishing to complete a graduate program in chemical engineering will find that Polytechnique Montréal offers programs for all needs.
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- PhD in Chemical Engineering
- Research-Based Master's in Chemical Engineering
- Non-Thesis Master's in Chemical Engineering
- Non-Thesis Modular Master's in Chemical Engineering
- Specialized Graduate Diploma (DESS) in Chemical Engineering
- Microprogram Specialized in Plastics Engineering Science and Technology
- To have a different career in chemical engineering and face new challenges.
- To acquire new skills and deepen those acquired at undergraduate level.
- To specialize in a particular aspect of chemical engineering that interests you.
- To stand out on the job market.
- To work with recognized professors on innovative and multidisciplinary research projects.
- To benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment.
- To get the opportunity to work with local, national and international industry partners.
In addition, the department offers $1,000 towards the purchase of a computer to all students enrolled in the research program.
According to the 2018 Remuneration Survey conducted by Genium 360, professionals who hold a graduate degree in addition to their Bachelor of Engineering degree, have a "significantly higher" salary.
| Basic salary in 2018 | |||
| Highest degree obtained (All engineering programs) | Average | Lower Quartile | Upper Quartile |
| Bachelor | $97,908 | $73,000 | $115,000 |
| DESS | $111,194 | $84,000 | $128,966 |
| Master's | $104,056 | $80,000 | $122,800 |
| Ph.D. | $129,241 | $95,000 | $150,000 |
Students from Polytechnique Montréal holding a master’s or Ph.D in chemical engineering have an excellent placement rate.
Placement rate of Chemical Engineering graduates in 2016-2017, one year after degree-completion :
- 76% of master's graduates found a job, while 24% decided to continue with their studies1
- 100% of Ph.D. graduates found a job2
1 According to a survey from the Polytechnique’s Internships and Jobs Service with a response rate of 81% (2017)
2 According to a survey from the Polytechnique’s Internships and Jobs Service with a response rate of 92% (2017)
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Chemical Engineering graduates work for a wide variety of organizations and companies, such as:
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3 According to a survey from the Polytechnique’s Internships and Jobs Service (2017)
