Hamilton,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Engineering - Chemical Engineering (Ph.D. Co-op Optional) in Hamilton Canada | McMaster University
McMaster University
|
Hamilton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,307
(c. USD4,525.37)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This program equips students with advanced expertise in their selected specialization, building upon the MASc degree through an intensive research-focused curriculum. Participants will enroll in courses to deepen their technical knowledge while developing a doctoral thesis guided by faculty supervision. The program requires students to produce original, internationally significant contributions to scientific knowledge, engage actively in academic pursuits, and share their findings through peer-reviewed publications.
Research Specializations
Biomaterials & bioprocessing: targeted drug delivery, regenerative tissue engineering, biocompatible surface technologies, biological separation techniques, membrane systems, bioreactor design, pharmaceutical manufacturing
Polymer science and engineering: macromolecular synthesis and analysis, polymer reaction mechanisms, particulate system processing, advanced paper chemistry, nanoscale engineering, surface interface technologies
Process system engineering and control: industrial system design, automation and optimization, supply chain management, data analytics, advanced statistical modeling
Materials and computational process modeling: molecular simulation techniques, fluid dynamics computation, sustainable energy solutions, alternative fuel development, water purification systems, environmental impact assessment
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Completion of a research Master’s degree
Language Requirements
Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:
TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
MELAB: minimum score of 85
PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B
Application deadline for September is Mar/01, January intake deadline is Jul/01, May intake deadline is Nov/01.
Tuition
CAD
6,307