The PhD in Mechanical Engineering is offered by York University's Lassonde School of Engineering. The program centres on research and the development of new technologies across fields such as biomedicine, aerospace and the automotive industry, with research areas spanning solid mechanics, thermofluids, and control and aerospace, as well as multidisciplinary areas including microfluidics, smart and multifunctional materials, and biomedical optics. Students may also take courses through Osgoode Hall Law School, the Schulich School of Business and the Faculty of Education. The degree requires comprehensive examinations and a dissertation. Admission requires a minimum B+ average, bachelor's and master's degree transcripts, a cover letter on professional goals and motivation, a curriculum vitae and two confidential letters of recommendation. The program admits students for Fall, Winter or Summer entry, offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a minimum B+ average, transcripts from bachelor's and master's degree studies, a cover letter on professional goals and motivation, a curriculum vitae and two confidential letters of recommendation; international applicants must also provide proof of English language proficiency.
