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Engineering Mathematics (PhD) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Collaborate with engineers and scientists on complex engineering challenges. Choose the Engineering Mathematics (PhD) program for its interdisciplinary approach, preparing you to tackle engineering challenges with advanced mathematical analysis and collaborate effectively across diverse fields, from biological control systems to signal processing, in both research and industry.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Department: Department of Engineering Mathematics and Internetworking  |  Duration: 5 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September, January, May  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

With this PhD, you’re well equipped to enter a variety of fields, such as aerospace, biotechnology, telecommunications, finance, environmental science, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, finance, and energy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order for your application to be considered, you must first meet the minimum admission requirements set out by both the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Faculty of Engineering's graduate program. Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) Applicants must have successfully completed a four-year undergraduate program in Engineering or related field. Applicants require a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3 which is equivalent to a "B" average or "second class upper" from most Commonwealth Countries. Applicants must have successfully completed a four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree with the same GPA requirement as stated above. Please note: M.Eng. applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Engineering.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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