Overview
Overview
The MASc and PhD degrees in Biological Engineering at Dalhousie University involve a research thesis and four courses plus a graduate seminar. The MEng degree is a Professional Engineering degree that requires either five more courses than the MASc degree plus a graduate seminar, or three more courses than the MASc degree plus a graduate seminar and a project.
Potential Careers
- Engineering consultancy
- Federal, Provincial and Territorial
- Government Departments, e.g.
- Environment Canada, Natural
- Resources Canada and Nova
- Scotia Environment
- Petroleum production sector
- Environmental impact assessment
- Environmental modelling (air, water and land)
- Food process engineering
- Environmental regulatory enforcement
- Environmental and industrial hygiene and risk management
- Occupational health and safety
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bioenergy, biotechnology and waste management
- Biodiesel
- Energy storage and desiccant l
- Food engineering
- Soil and water conservation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biology View 113 other Masters in Biology in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Complete the graduate application form (online application)
- Pay $115 application fee
- An official academic transcript and degree certificate (if degree conferral not stated on Transcripts) for each post-secondary institution attended
- Two academic reference letters
Tuition Fee
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International
17733 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17733 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
10341 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10341 CAD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Halifax
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.