Overview

The Biological Engineering programme from Dalhousie University has focused research in environmental engineering and biosystems engineering that encompass both specific environmental concerns and the sustainable utilization of natural resources.

Opportunities exist to participate in co-operative projects with faculty members in other universities both locally and internationally, providing wider experience.

Careers

Your PhD prepares you for a career in the process and chemical industries in areas that may include the growing fields of biotechnology, food processing, composite material, corrosion and protective coatings, and microelectronic component manufacturing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Symposium II

Doctoral Thesis

Doctoral Comprehensive Requirement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

12 alternative credits

12 credit hours

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 17 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.

Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.

Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

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Tuition Fee

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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