Nova Scotia,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Materials Engineering in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,819
(c. USD10,656.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Materials Engineering Program boasts an impressive research portfolio, combining foundational studies with industry-partnered projects of practical commercial value. Students can explore diverse areas, from raw material production (including ore extraction and recycling) to material design, development, and processing.
The PhD program focuses primarily on research, requiring applicants to hold a thesis-based master's degree. The curriculum typically involves four courses, fulfillment of departmental graduate seminar requirements, a comprehensive exam, and an original research thesis. This thesis must represent a substantial, novel contribution to the field and contain publishable-quality content.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have
- First-class thesis Master’s degree or its equivalent
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Most candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing
English language requirement:
- Internet-based TOEFL (Academic iBT): 92
- MELAB: 85
- IELTS: 7
- CAEL: 70 with no band score lower than 60
- Dalhousie College of Continuing Education (CCE): A-
- Pearson English Test PTE Academic: overall score of 65 and nothing below 54
The application deadline for September admission is Apr 01 January admission is August 31 and May admission is December 31.
Tuition
CAD
14,819