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Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
McGill University
845 Sherbrooke Street West
Montréal, Québec   H3A 2T5
Canada

Bioresource Engineering

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Degree: Doctorate
Field of Study: Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering;
Description: The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. research programs in various areas of bioresource engineering including: plant and animal environments; ecological engineering (ecosystem modeling, design, management, and remediation); water resources management (hydrology, irrigation, drainage, water quality); agricultural machinery, mechatronics, and robotics; food engineering and food bio-processing; post-harvest technology; waste management and protection of the environment; bio-energy; artificial intelligence. The Department also offers a Graduate Certificate in Bioresource Engineering (Integrated Water Resources Management). The Department has well equipped laboratories for conducting research in all these areas.
Website: Bioresource Engineering at McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Areas of Research: Environment, Neotropical Environment
Thesis Based? Yes
Length: 4 Year(s)
Cost per year:
Provincial: $2,422
National: $2,422
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisites:

Candidates for M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees and Graduate Certificates should indicate in some detail their fields of special interest when applying for admission. An equivalent cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0 (second class – upper division) or 3.2/4.0 during the last two years of full-time university study is required at the bachelor's level. High grades are expected in courses considered by the academic unit to be preparatory to the graduate program. Experience after the undergraduate degree is an additional asset.

Test Scores:
  • TOEFL (CBT) [min. 213] or TOEFL (iBT) [min. 86] or TOEFL (PBT) [min. 550] or IELTS [min. 6.5]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Statement of Research Interests

Two letters of recommendation on letterhead (official paper) of originating institution or bearing the university seal and with original signatures from two instructors familiar with the applicant's work, preferably in the applicant's area of specialization. It is the applicant's responsibility to arrange for these letters to be sent.

*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.


Program Last Updated: Jul 3, 2012