PhD in Civil Engineering

The PhD program requires the successful completion of four one-term graduate courses, a PhD Seminar class, PhD Candidacy Examination, and produce a Dissertation based on original research. The supervisor must approve both the course selections and the thesis research proposal submitted in writing by the student. The student's supervisor, after consultation with the student, will recommend to the Program Director the appointment of a Candidacy Examination Committee. PhD students are encouraged to complete all courses within their first year of registration. Within 20 months of initial registration, every student in the PhD program will undertake a candidacy examination. The core aspect of the program is the successful defence of the Doctoral Dissertation.