Overview

PhD students will obtain their degree through a combination of advanced course work, independent research, research seminars, mandatory workshops, research publication and a research dissertation.

About the program

The main objective of this Nuclear Engineering doctoral program at Ontario Tech University is to prepare graduates for a career in research and/or teaching in academia or industry; leadership positions that require problem solving skills with highly specialized knowledge often in interdisciplinary fields; or positions involving management of finances, projects and people.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Energy and material flows for sustainable cities
Energy systems analysis
Health physics, threat detection and security
Instrumentation and control, safety systems
Microgrids and energy management
Nuclear and energy data analytics, modeling and simulations
Nuclear fuel cycle, materials, waste and plant chemistry
Nuclear power systems
Nuclear reactor instrumentation, control and simulation
Nuclear reactor materials and corrosion
Nuclear reactor physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

Nuclear Engineering

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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83

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a Master of Applied Science (MASc) level degree in engineering from a Canadian university, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
A minimum B+ average (GPA: 3.3 on a 4.3 scale or 77 to 79 per cent).
Prior to being accepted into the program, PhD applicants must be accepted by a professor who specializes in the applicant’s desired area of research and is willing to act as a supervisor.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19166 CAD / year

≈ 19166 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7579 CAD / year

≈ 7579 CAD / year

Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 CAD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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