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PhD of Building Science

Toronto Metropolitan University

  • Toronto, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Toronto Metropolitan University campus

About the program

A research doctorate in building science, Launched for Fall 2019.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced disciplinary research competence in Building Science
  • Evaluate literature critically
  • and communicate original scholarly findings. Suggested learning areas: daylighting
  • High-performance building envelopes
  • Duration is.

Career outcomes

  • Architecture
  • Engineering and construction industry
  • Academia

Curriculum

  • Doctoral research within building science research areas: architectural acoustics
  • Daylighting
  • High-performance building envelopes and zero-carbon buildings. No separate PhD coursework is listed on the programme page
  • Duration is.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum B+ (3.33/4.33)
  • Some programmes require A- (3.67/4.33). Statement of research interest
  • CV
  • Transcripts
  • Two or three reference letters and English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree awarded after a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised, Accredited institution.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check programme requirements and deadlines on the Application Dates page (international closing date 12 March 2027 unless stated). Apply through OUAC and pay the 110 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts
  2. Research statement
  3. CV and reference letters as PDFs in the Applicant Upload portal. Official documents are requested after an offer. Track offers in MyServiceHub. Pay the 2
  4. 000 CAD international deposit by the confirmation deadline. Apply for a Canadian study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,424 CAD
Application fee$110 CAD
Deposit$5,100 CAD

Program details

CampusDowntown Toronto campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.