Mechanical and Materials Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Mechanical and Materials 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, beyond the Master’s degree, are a minimum of three term length graduate level courses (or equivalent), passing of comprehensive examinations, and a satisfactory thesis, successfully defended. 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. Seminars As part of the M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, full-time students are required to take the appropriate seminar course, either MECH 897 or MECH 997. || 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: The Department attempts to ensure that students have sufficient financial support from scholarships, teaching assistantships, research fellowships and research assistantships to cover fees and minimum living expenses. Holders of major scholarships or fellowships are usually encouraged by the donor and by the Department to obtain teaching experience, and thus augment their income with teaching assistantships. Fields of Research The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering has concentrated its research in four fields which are recognized by the Engineering Profession as components of Mechanical Engineering: Biomechanical Engineering, Energy and Fluid Systems, Manufacturing, Mechatronics and Dynamic Systems, and Materials Engineering. Materials Science and Technology The Department cooperates with the Departments of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy, in offering courses and research projects to students wishing to concentrate in materials science and technology. Students are registered for M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in one of the five departments and are encouraged to take relevant courses from... Source View scholarship page