PhD in Mechanical and Materials Engineering - Biomechanical Engineering in Kingston Canada | Queen's University

The PhD program focuses on research and requires completion of a thesis. This advanced program equips students with specialized expertise for careers in academic, governmental, or industrial research settings. Prerequisites include four graduate-level courses beyond a Master's degree, successful completion of comprehensive examinations, and a defended thesis. Candidates must demonstrate original contributions to their field and are encouraged to publish their research in peer-reviewed journals. Typically, students complete the Ph.D. program within four years.

Queen's Mechanical and Materials Engineering department offers extensive research opportunities across fundamental and applied engineering disciplines. Our academic structure encompasses four primary research areas: Biomechanical Engineering, Energy and Fluid Systems, Manufacturing and Dynamic Systems, and Materials Engineering. The program encourages interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty from various departments, institutions, and community projects. Key interdisciplinary initiatives include the Fuel Cell Research Centre, Human Mobility Research Centre, Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, and Computational Science and Engineering partnerships. Students can participate in diverse fieldwork opportunities both nationally and internationally.