The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is designed for outstanding individuals interested in a rewarding career in fundamental or applied research. This program involves advanced courses and an intensive research program culminating in a thesis.
Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of three routes: 1) following completion of an appropriate master's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry; 2) transfer from the University of Toronto MASc or MEng program; 3) direct entry following completion of a bachelor's degree.
PhD Program
Minimum Admission Requirements
-
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering's additional admission requirements stated below.
-
A completed undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto program with a minimum final-year grade point average (GPA) of B+ (3.3 out of 4.0 or 78%), and successful completion of a master's degree with an overall average of at least B+ (or equivalent).
-
Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.
-
Applicants must satisfy the department of the ability to undertake advanced research.
Completion Requirements
-
Students with an MASc degree (or equivalent in the same area of study) must complete a minimum of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (four half courses).
-
Students with an MEng degree must complete a minimum of 4.5 FCEs (nine half courses). Up to 3.0 FCEs (six graduate half courses) may be used from the MEng program towards the PhD course requirements.
-
Comprehensive examination after completing most of the coursework and preferably within one year after first enrolment in the PhD program. This examination consists of a four- to five-day take-home written examination, followed approximately a week later by an oral examination. The examination is administered by a Comprehensive Examination Committee created and supervised by the department's Graduate Studies Committee.
-
Residence. Students normally must spend at least two academic years of their program on campus on a full-time basis.
-
The academic program must be approved by the department's Graduate Studies Committee.
-
Students must participate in the non-credit seminar course JDE1000H Ethics in Research.
-
Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Civil and Mineral Engineering Emphases section.
Program Length: 4 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 6 years full-time
PhD Program (Transfer)
Transfer Requirements
- Very strong MASc and MEng students may apply to transfer to the PhD program with approval of the Associate Chair. Please contact the department for more information.
Completion Requirements
- Students enrolled in the MASc or MEng degree program who transfer to the PhD program must complete a minimum of 4.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (nine half courses). Courses taken during the master's program may be applied to the PhD program.
-
Comprehensive examination after completing most of the coursework and preferably within one year after first enrolment in the PhD program. This examination consists of a four- to five-day take-home written examination, followed approximately a week later by an oral examination. The examination is administered by a Comprehensive Examination Committee created and supervised by the department's Graduate Studies Committee.
-
Residence. Students normally must spend at least two academic years of their program on campus on a full-time basis.
-
The academic program must be approved by the department's Graduate Studies Committee.
-
Students must participate in the non-credit seminar course JDE1000H Ethics in Research during their first or second session of registration.
-
Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Civil and Mineral Engineering Emphases section.
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time
PhD Program (Direct-Entry)
Minimum Admission Requirements
-
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering's additional admission requirements stated below.
-
A completed undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto program with a minimum final-year grade point average (GPA) of A– (3.7 out of 4.0 or 80%).
-
Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.
-
Applicants must satisfy the department of the ability to undertake advanced research.
Completion Requirements
-
Coursework. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 4.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (nine half courses).
-
Comprehensive examination after completing most of the coursework and preferably within one year after first enrolment in the PhD program. This examination consists of a four- to five-day take-home written examination, followed approximately a week later by an oral examination. The examination is administered by a Comprehensive Examination Committee created and supervised by the department's Graduate Studies Committee.
-
Residence. Students normally must spend at least two academic years of their program on campus on a full-time basis.
-
The academic program must be approved by the department's Graduate Studies Committee during the student's first session.
-
Students must participate in the non-credit seminar course JDE1000H Ethics in Research.
-
Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Civil and Mineral Engineering Emphases section.
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time
PhD Program (Flexible-Time)
Minimum Admission Requirements
-
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering's additional admission requirements stated below.
-
A completed undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto program with a minimum final-year grade point average (GPA) of B+ (3.3 out of 4.0 or 78%), and successful completion of a master's degree with an overall average of at least B+ (or equivalent).
-
Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.
-
Applicants must satisfy the department of the ability to undertake advanced research.
-
In addition, applicants must demonstrate that they are actively engaged in professional activities related to their proposed program of study.
Completion Requirements
-
Students with an MASc degree (or equivalent in the same area of study) must complete a minimum of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (four half courses).
-
Students with an MEng degree must complete a minimum of 4.5 FCEs (nine half courses). Up to 3.0 FCEs (six graduate half courses) may be used from the MEng program towards the PhD course requirements.
- Comprehensive examination after completing most of the coursework and preferably within one year after first enrolment in the PhD program. This examination consists of a four- to five-day take-home written examination, followed approximately a week later by an oral examination. The examination is administered by a Comprehensive Examination Committee created and supervised by the department's Graduate Studies Committee.
-
Residence. Students normally must spend at least two academic years of their program on campus on a full-time basis.
- The academic program must be approved by the department's Graduate Studies Committee.
-
Students must participate in the non-credit seminar course JDE1000H Ethics in Research.
-
Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Civil and Mineral Engineering Emphases section.
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time