Materials Engineering (PhD)

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Halifax

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 10,557 / year

Next Intake May-2026

Materials Engineering (PhD)

About

Why choose this program?

Choose the Materials Engineering (PhD) for its strong research record, industry collaboration, and diverse study fields from materials production to advanced processing. Benefit from cutting-edge research opportunities, practical industry applications, and the potential for significant publishable work.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Thesis-based research Master’s degree from a recognized college or university
Minimum entrance GPA of 3.0/4.3 (equivalent to a B at Dalhousie University)
Two sealed official copies of transcripts from all previous degrees (graduate and undergraduate) from all institution attended. This includes exchange program and any courses taken outside of your home universities.
Two letters of reference submitted either electronically or by mail.
A full curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting personal academics, work and research history, publications, awards, scholarships and extra-curricular activities.
A statement of research interest, not exceeding two pages, explaining their research interests, possible research topics, and ideally listing potential supervisors the applicant has already talked to and obtained positive feedback from.
English proficiency minimums:
Instruction in English or
TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 237 (computer based) or
IELTS – overall band of 7.0

The Faculty of Graduate Studies sets the minimum admission standards that are required for entry into graduate programs. Application forms can be found under Dalhousie admissions for graduate studies.

Career

Careers

Advance your career in aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, biomedical, materials production and recycling, corrosion and wear resistance, electronic materials development, or composite materials design. Possible careers include: