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PhD Materials Science and Engineering at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Materials Science and Engineering is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Materials Science and Engineering graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person. A flexible-time option is available.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Materials Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The primary subject in a program will be extractive and process metallurgy, physical metallurgy, or materials science. Coursework. The program of study normally includes 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (four half courses), including the weekly Graduate Research Seminar, and a thesis. The coursework selected normally includes: MSE2000H . Three half courses

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students are normally expected to have completed a master's-level program before entering the PhD program. For students whose primary language is not English, the department requires a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores: 4.5/6.0 overall with 4.5/6.0 in writing and 4.0/6.0 in speaking. Exceptionally strong BASc students with an average grade of A– over the final four sessions of undergraduate studies (excluding Summer sessions in some cases) may be considered for direct entry to the PhD program. For students whose primary language is not English, the department requires a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scor

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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