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Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD) at University of Northern British Columbia

University of Northern British Columbia, Canada

Programme overview

A research-intensive PhD providing breadth in the substantive and methodological areas of civil and environmental engineering, developing scholars who contribute to knowledge in the field and understand its applications in practice.

Department: School of Engineering  |  Duration: Full-time dissertation defence normally three to five years after acceptance  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Required courses are ENGR 700 Technical Research Communication (waivable), ENGR 801 Engineering Research Methods, ENGR 802 Dissertation Seminar, ENGR 803 Professional Development and ENGR 890 Dissertation (12 credit hours), totalling at least 24 credit hours, plus 60 hours of professional development, a comprehensive exam within 18 months, a proposal defence by the end of year two and a dissertation defence.

Career pathways

Research and advanced practice in civil and environmental engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Doctoral admission normally requires a Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution and evidence of capability for substantial original research, judged partly through three external assessment reports from qualified referees. Programs may set additional standards such as GPA requirements. The Dean may admit applicants without a Master's who hold a baccalaureate with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.67 and have completed at least two semesters of a UNBC Master's with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.67. English proficiency, for example TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS Academic 6.5, applies to applicants whose first language is not English.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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 programs admit mainly for Fall (September); intakes and deadlines are listed per program.

Graduate application fee: CAD 76.50 for domestic applicants and CAD 153.00 for international applicants, non-refundable and paid at submission online or through the Cashier's Office.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unbc.ca/admissions/graduate

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