The Degree of PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering) [Graduate]

Program Requirements

For the PhD program, course requirements depend upon individual circumstances and must be approved by the Department. Emphasis is on research leading to a thesis of high calibre. The student’s supervisory committee will recommend courses to be taken by the student to make up for course deficiencies and to support thesis research. Completion of ENGG 600 is also required.

Students in the doctoral program are expected to maintain a course average of 3.3 or higher before proceeding to their candidacy examinations. Students whose average is above 3.0 but below 3.3 may be recommended for transfer into the MSc program.

The minimum period of residence is two academic years of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.

Length of Program

The time required to complete the program will vary with the individual candidate; however, four to five years is typical. The maximum time permitted for the completion of the program is six years from the date of first registration.