Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering

Dalhousie University

The Electrical Computer Engineering Department includes 14 full time faculty members 5 adjuncts and 60 plus graduate students. The role of this department in the intellectual and technological growth of Nova Scotia and Canada is that of a catalyst for research and technology transfer. The collaboration of faculty members with companies universities and centers of excellence is an indication of the strengths of this department. Their graduates hold positions in both major industrial companies and small and medium enterprise companies. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree (the highest degree in post-graduate studies) this degree program requires the candidates to complete 4 courses (12 credits) a seminar course and a research dissertation if a candidate already has a research Masters degree otherwise the candidates have to complete 12 courses a seminar course and a research dissertation. The dissertation is expected to contain original research and many of the candidates are expected to publish their research work in peer-reviewed journals. It usually takes from three to four years to finish.