Lakehead University is a reputable institution of higher education located in Ontario, Canada, with campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia. Founded in 1965, Lakehead offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, and health. The university is renowned for its exceptional research initiatives, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing real-world challenges. Lakehead provides students with a supportive and inclusive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, innovation, and community engagement. With a commitment to sustainability and Indigenous education, Lakehead University prepares graduates to become future leaders and make a positive impact in their chosen fields and society at large.

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The PhD in Civil Engineering program is designed for highly qualified personnel interested in a rewarding career in fundamental or applied research. The Doctor of Philosophy program involves advanced courses and an intensive research program culminating in a thesis. The development of applied research skills will also prepare PhD graduates for a career either in or outside of academia in new and traditional fields of Civil Engineering including but not limited to structural, fire safety, geotechnical, water resources, construction, environmental and transportation engineering. The PhD program in Civil Engineering is designed to train independent researchers. Our students are called upon to perform highly specialized and original research that makes a distinct contribution of knowledge to one of the major focus areas of our program: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Rock Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, and Transportation Engineering. Show less

Sample Courses:
Core Courses:
Advanced Structural Analysis
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
Advanced Transportation Engineering
Advanced Environmental Engineering
Advanced Water Resources Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Systems Analysis
Research Methods in Civil Engineering

Specialization Courses:
Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Construction Engineering and Management
Sustainable Infrastructure
Earthquake Engineering
Computational Methods in Civil Engineering

Seminars and Journal Clubs:
Regular participation in seminars and journal clubs to stay updated with current research and advancements in the field.

Research and Dissertation:
Conducting original research under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
Developing a research proposal and writing a dissertation based on the research findings.

Qualifying Examinations:
Written and/or oral examinations to assess the student's knowledge and competence in the chosen specialization area.

Teaching Assistantship:
Some Ph.D. programs require students to serve as teaching assistants for undergraduate courses.

Participation in Conferences and Workshops:
Presenting research findings at conferences and attending workshops to enhance scientific communication and networking skills.

Collaborative Research Opportunities:
Collaborating with other researchers, industry partners, or government agencies to gain practical experience and broaden research perspectives.

Publication Requirement:
Ph.D. candidates are often expected to publish research findings in reputable scientific journals.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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