Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering

The Materials Engineering Program has a strong research record, with a mix
of fundamental research coupled with work of direct commercial relevance conducted in collaboration with industry. The program offers opportunities for study in fields ranging from materials production, including extraction from ores and recycling, to the design, development, and processing of these materials.
The Doctor of Philosophy is primarily a research degree and requires a thesis-based research master's degree for admission. It usually requires four courses, completion of the departmental gradate seminar requirements, a comprehensive examination and an original research thesis. The thesis must be significant and original contribution to the discipline and should include significant material of publishable quality.

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