Wood and Biosourced Materials Engineering (PhD) is a doctorate in General Engineering programme taught at Université Laval in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:General Engineering
Duration: 3 years
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This PhD trains researchers in wood and bio-based materials engineering, covering areas including wood mechanics, composite materials, biorefining, and life-cycle analysis. Students conduct original research contributing to industrial process optimization, material property knowledge, and the development of sustainable bio-based products, working within one of Canada's major research hubs for materials transformation. The programme has an estimated full-time duration of three to four years and is offered as the only French-language programme of its kind in North America. Applicants require a master's degree in wood and bio-based materials engineering, wood science, or an equivalent diploma, along with written confirmation from a faculty supervisor before admission. While no formal language test is required, the ability to read and understand texts in both French and English is necessary for programme completion, since course materials and research literature draw on both languages. The doctoral thesis is the core requirement, evaluated through a public defence.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.20 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a master's degree in wood and bio-based materials engineering, wood science, or an equivalent diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.2 on 4.33. A faculty supervisor must confirm in writing, before application, their acceptance to direct the research. No standardized language test is required, but the ability to read and understand texts in French and English is necessary for successful completion of the programme.
