| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
| 2027-01-01 | - |
| 2028-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Biosystems Engineering is the highest degree offered by the department. Students work with a faculty advisor to formulate and complete an original research project and doctoral thesis. A minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework is required, covering topics such as environment, food engineering, instrumentation, and soil and water. The program consists of coursework and a substantial research component, culminating in a comprehensive thesis that constitutes a distinct contribution to knowledge in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Doctor of Philosophy degree is the highest degree offered by the department of biosystems engineering. Students will work with a faculty advisor, however, they must demonstrate an ability to formulate and complete an original research project and doctoral thesis. A minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework is required.
Outline:
Content:
- Environment
- Food Engineering
- Instrumentation
- Post-Harvest Preservation of Grains
- Power and Machinery
- Soil and Water
- Structures
Structure:
- The PhD in Biosystems Engineering consists of coursework and a substantial research component.
University of Manitoba
Overview:
The University of Manitoba is a public research university located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is situated on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines.
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Juris Doctor (JD) program.Entry requirements
To qualify for the PhD in Biosystems Engineering program, you must normally have a minimum of an MSc in Biosystems Engineering. In exceptional cases, this requirement may be waived by the department for applicants with a graduate degree in a related area. Students making exceptional progress while enrolled in the MSc program may request to transfer to the PhD program, upon the consent of the department head and based on a recommendation from the student’s advisory committee and the Biosystems Engineering Graduate Studies Committee. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
