Key Information
Duration: Full-time, 60 months (5 years or longer)
Start Dates & Application Deadlines:
- Starting January 2027 — Apply before Oct 2026, National
- Starting September 2027 — Apply before Apr 2027, International; Apply before Jun 2027, National
Language: English
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Halifax, Canada
Overview
Dalhousie University's Biological Engineering PhD programme has focused research in environmental engineering and biosystems engineering.
Emphasis is placed on optimizing design performance in dealing with biological materials and systems while preserving sustainability and protection of the environment.
Opportunities exist to participate in co-operative projects with faculty members in other universities both locally and internationally, providing wider experience.
Careers
Your PhD prepares you for a career in the process and chemical industries in areas that may include the growing fields of biotechnology, food processing, composite material, corrosion and protective coatings, and microelectronic component manufacturing.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Symposium
- Doctoral Thesis
- Doctoral Comprehensive Requirement
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: 3
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
- Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.
Fees and Funding
Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.
Living costs in Halifax, Canada: 1,245-1,972 AUD / month