Overview
About the program
The PhD degree in Civil Engineering at McMaster University requires minimal specialized courses with intensive research, leading to original scholarly work with a distinct contribution to fundamental knowledge and technological innovation in broad areas of civil engineering.
Programme Structure
Areas of research include:- Bridge engineering
- Computational mechanics and finite element analysis
- Construction data sensing and fusion
- Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics
- Effective design of structures
- Geomechanics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Intelligent construction systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction View 27 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum academic requirement for admission to a Ph.D degree is normally an average of A- over the course of an applicant’s master’s program. Applicants are also required to have a minimum average of a B during the last two years of their undergraduate studies.
- Copies of all official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (PDF)
- 1-Page Statement of Interest
- Proof of English-Langugage Proficiency, TOEFL or IELTS accepted (Exempted if applicant attended University in Canada, USA, UK, or Australia)
- 2 Academic References
Tuition Fee
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International
4204 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2102 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
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4204 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2102 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Hamilton
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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