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PhD Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

The Mechanical Engineering profession covers a very wide spectrum from nano-scale to industrial-scale and includes engines, robots, bio-mechanical and environmentally “green” systems. The thesis-based Graduate Research Program, leading to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, provides cutting edge research opportunities to students using state-of-the-art experimental or computational research facilities under the close supervision of a faculty member(s). The Department has research strengths in diverse areas addressing present day challenges, as well as developing technologies for the future.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Duration: 12 Terms (Full-time studies) 18-24 Terms (Flex-time studies)  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Thesis-based programme, 12 Terms (Full-time studies) 18-24 Terms (Flex-time studies) in length.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a engineering master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university or college; Students with a similar degree from another discipline may be admitted on a case by case basis, with approval from the Associate Chair (Graduate Research Programs). Achieved at least a 78% average in the master's degree. Acceptance by a faculty member to serve as the thesis supervisor. Additional Requirements. Other factors such as publication record and/or industrial experience may also be beneficial. Application deadline: Domestic Applicants: July 1 - Fall Term November 1 - Winter Term March 1 - Summer Term International Applicants: January 15 - Fall Term June 1 - Winter Term October 1 - Summer Term Applications are processed on a rolling basis. We do not process an application until it is complete and all required documents are received. Therefore we cannot guarantee consideration for the term requested if documentation is received after the deadline date. In such a case, the application will be considered for the next available term.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines, which may differ for domestic and international applicants. The application fee is $185 CAD for most graduate programmes.

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