Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (Nanotechnology) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Conduct research to generate new knowledge and advance your career while engaging with cutting-edge technological developments in the world of nanotechnology with the PhD in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Collaborative Nanotechnology program. Working with expert faculty members, you’ll become a skilled problem solver, leader and innovator. You'll be able to create mechanical systems and electro-mechanical designs that impact industries and improve the world.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering | Duration: 48 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines: February 1(for admission in September)*; June 1(for admission in January of the following year)*; October 1(for admission in May of the following year)*; *Note: Completed applications, including all supporting documentation must be submitted on or before the posted application deadline. If you will not be able to meet the posted deadline, please consider applying to a later term. | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study option(s): Thesis.

Career pathways

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Application information

Entry requirements

A thesis-based master's degree from a university of recognized standing with a minimum 80% standing with demonstrated research capabilities. In order to be admitted to PhD candidacy, applicants must have demonstrated research capabilities. For this reason, should graduates with a master's degree obtained without producing a research thesis desire to enter the PhD program, they must satisfy the department that they are able to carry out independent research.

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 applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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