# Civil Engineering
**Source**: https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/discover-opportunities/explore-programs/civil-engineering-phd
**Parent**: https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/discover-opportunities/explore-programs/biomedical-engineering-msc-thesis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Thesis-based program
[Start your application](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/how-apply)
## Program overview
As a student in the Civil Engineering (PhD Thesis) program, you'll get the chance to collaborate with some of the most creative and innovative researchers in Canada. The program is ideal for students seeking to do original research as they grow their skills by specializing in a sub-discipline of civil engineering. These currently include Biomechanics, Bituminous Materials, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Structures and Solid Mechanics, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources, Energy and Environment (Interdisciplinary), and Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary). Students get to complete an in-depth, original research project related to their chosen sub-discipline, and write a corresponding thesis.
### Completing this program
- **Courses:** Topics may include bituminous materials, theory of transport demand modelling, bilogical processes for wastewater treatment and more.
- **Candidacy:** Students will complete both oral and written candidacy exams.
- **Professional Development Seminars:** Students take two professional development seminars on communication styles, presentation skills and more.
- **Thesis:** Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
### Specializations
- Avalanche Mechanics (not available)
- Biomechanics
- Bituminous Materials
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Structures & Solid Mechanics
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Resources
- [Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary)](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/ENENINTSPC)
- [Engineering, Energy and Environment (Interdisciplinary)](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/ENEEINTSPC)
- Project Management
### Outcomes
Civil Engineer in public/private sectors, consulting industry, Management, or scientist.
**A PhD in civil engineering is usually considered a final degree.**
### Thesis-based program
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
### Courses
Minimum of two graduate courses and Professional Development seminars.
[Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/ENCIPHD)
### Classroom delivery
### Time commitment
Three to four years full-time; six years maximum
### Supervisor
A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program
### Fees and funding
See the Graduate Calendar for information on [fees and fee regulations,](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/uofcregs/tuitionandfeesoverview/grad) and for information on [awards and financial assistance](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/uofcregs/studfinsupport/awardsgrad).
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## Supervisors
Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.\
Please note: additional supervisors may be available. [Contact the program](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/discover-opportunities/explore-programs/civgrad@ucalgary.ca) for more information.
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1. [Mamdouh El-Badry](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/mamdouh-el-badry)
Seeking Students
Development of Innovative Structural Systems for Bridges and Other Structures, Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges and Other Structures, Application of Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Other Structures, Design and Analysis for Serviceability and Sustainability of Concrete Structures, Computational Modelling of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures., Dynamic and Seismic Performance of Bridges., Computer-aided Analysis and Design of Structures., Temperature Effects on Concrete Structures.
2. [Seiran Heshami](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/node/3632)
Seeking Students
Urban Systems for People and Planet Lab (US-PPlanet Lab), Urban Sustainability, Smart Cities, Climate Justice
3. [Jeffrey Priest](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/jeffrey-priest)
Accepting Inquiries
Geomechanics of gas hydrates
4. [Janaka Ruwanpura](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/janaka-ruwanpura)
Unavailable
5. [Sylvia Sleep](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/sylvia-sleep)
Seeking Students
Life cycle assessment of emerging technologies; Sustainable infrastructure; Energy system modelling; Industrial decarbonization; Hydrogen; Mineralization; Carbon dioxide removal technologies; Techno-economic assessment
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## Admission requirements
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#### GPA
A minimum of 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
#### Minimum education
An MSc or equivalent from a recognized institution.
#### Work samples
None
#### Documents
- C.V. or Resume
- Research Proposal
#### Reference letters
Two
#### Test scores
None
#### Safety Training
Students may be required to complete safety training in order to access labs.
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#### **English language proficiency (ELP)**
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the [**Academic Calendar.**](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/ENCIPHD)
*\*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.*
#### Deadlines
**For admission on September 1:**
- Canadians and permanent residents - apply by March 1 | submit all supporting documents by March 30
- International students - apply by March 1 | submit all supporting documents by March 30
**For admission on January 1:**
- Canadians and permanent residents- apply by July 1 | submit all supporting documents by July 30
- International students - apply by March 1; apply by July 1 | submit all supporting documents by July 30
**For admission on May 1:**
- Canadians and permanent residents- apply by Nov. 1 | submit all supporting documents by Nov. 30
- International students - apply by Nov. 1 | submit all supporting documents by Nov. 30
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about
[international requirements](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/international-students)
## Are you ready to apply?
[Application process](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/how-apply)
## Learn more about this program
### Department of Civil Engineering
Schulich School of Engineering\
ENE 231, 2500 University Drive NW\
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4\
403.220.4816
[Contact the Graduate Program Administrator](mailto:civgrad@ucalgary.ca)
[Visit the departmental website](http://schulich.ucalgary.ca/departments/civil-engineering)
### Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary\
2500 University Drive NW\
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
[Visit the Schulich School of Engineering's website](http://schulich.ucalgary.ca/)
Learn more about UCalgary by taking a
[virtual tour](https://virtualtour.grad.ucalgary.ca/)
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