Civil Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Civil Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy cost?

  CAD 5,888 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Calendar entry for this degree: The minimum requirements for the program are three term-length courses beyond the Master's degree (at least one of these courses must be taken outside the Department), research and a thesis. Normally one senior (400-level) undergraduate course from another department may be substituted for a graduate course. Only 1 course may be a combined undergraduate/graduate course (also known as a double numbered 400/800 course). For students who received a Master’s from this department and in the same area of study, the minimum course requirements shall be decided in consultation with the PhD Advisory Committee and approved by the Department Head or Graduate Coordinator. Comprehensive examinations must be completed within the first 18 months of registration. The objective of these examinations are to establish to the satisfaction of the Department that the student has a sound proposal for Ph.D. research, an effective grasp of his/her main and related areas of study and the ability to handle facts, new ideas, and concepts at the Ph.D. level. Details of these comprehensive examinations are available upon request from the Graduate Assistant in the Department and can also be found on the Departmental website. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply

• Is there a scholarship?

  Financial assistance as published for this program: Qualified first class students are recommended for university scholarships and bursaries, although the number of scholarships which can be awarded is limited. Research students are generally supported through Research Assistantships administered under the regulations of the awarding agency. Qualified students will also be considered for Teaching Assistantships. Specific details of funding arrangements are agreed upon by students and their supervisor(s). Admission Requirements Applicants are accepted into a Master's or Doctoral Program under the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs providing they also satisfy the requirements of the Department. Normally, the minimum Departmental requirements are a four-year Bachelor's degree with a standing in the mid B range (70% graduating average or a ranking in the top third of the graduating class where number grades are not available). Applicants with a Bachelors degree in a cognate science may be admitted, at the discretion of the department, to the Master's degree program. Fields of Research Research activity in the Department of Civil Engineering is generally classified under two fields: Civil Engin... Source View scholarship page