Overview

In-demand and active research

The department of Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitoba has a full complement of professors who have active research programs in various areas within biosystems engineering.

Our department has a strong international profile for our contributions to post-harvest handling and storage of grains and oilseeds, microbial generation of biofuels and bioproducts, machinery systems, soil and water engineering. Also, biomaterials for medical applications, sustainable waste management, food and fibre processing and engineering education.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Environment
Food Engineering
Instrumentation
Post-Harvest Preservation of Grains
Power and Machinery
Soil and Water
Structures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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86

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61

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Other requirements

General requirements

To qualify for the PhD in Biosystems Engineering program, you must normally have a minimum of an MSc in Biosystems Engineering. In exceptional cases, this requirement may be waived by the department for applicants with a graduate degree in a related area.

Applications are submitted online and must include the following before they will be reviewed by the admissions committee:

$100 application fee (non-refundable)
Uploaded copies of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Statement of intent
CV/Resume
Two letters of recommendation
Proof of English language proficiency, if required

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6280 CAD / year

≈ 6280 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

6280 CAD / year

≈ 6280 CAD / year

Living costs

Winnipeg

Canada

1056 - 1650 CAD / month

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In-demand and active research

Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

Winnipeg

Funding

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