Water Engineering (PhD) is a doctorate in General Engineering programme taught at Université Laval in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:General Engineering
Duration: 4 years
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Program details
Overview
This PhD focuses on integrated and sustainable water management, covering infrastructure design, water treatment processes, urban and river hydraulics, hydrology, and climate change adaptation. Students combine specialized coursework with substantial original research, developing expertise to address technical challenges in water resources and environmental protection. The programme has an estimated full-time duration of four years and requires a faculty supervisor to confirm acceptance to direct the thesis before admission. Applicants require a master's degree in water engineering or an equivalent diploma. Admission also requires demonstrated proficiency in French or English, evidenced through a recognized language test such as TCF, TOEIC, TOEFL-iBT, or VEPT. The doctoral thesis, evaluated through public defence, is the principal requirement for completion, preparing graduates for research and engineering roles addressing water resource management in Quebec and internationally.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a master's degree in water engineering or a diploma deemed equivalent. A faculty supervisor must confirm acceptance to direct the thesis before admission. Language proficiency in French or English must be demonstrated through TCF (361/699 plus 8/20 written expression), TOEIC (675/990 or higher), TOEFL-iBT (64/120 or higher), VEPT (53/70 or higher), or equivalent university coursework with a minimum grade of C.
