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Information for SEE Doctor of Philosopy (PhD) Students

We are excited to have you as part of our community of students who are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future. This page outlines the key information you need to know about the SEE PhD program - from requirements and courses to the process of defending your thesis and graduating. 

Onboarding Checklist

Starting a new program can be overwhelming, but we have you covered. Our onboarding checklist will provide you with important information and resources to help you get started on the right foot.

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PHD Program Requirements and Courses

To earn your PhD degree, you will need to complete a set of requirements and courses. Our program is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in sustainable energy engineering, while also allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals.

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Supervisory Committee

Your supervisory committee will play a crucial role in guiding you through your studies and research. We encourage you to build a strong relationship with your committee members, who will provide you with feedback and mentorship throughout your journey.

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Graduate Progress Report

The Graduate Progress Report is a key tool for monitoring your progress and ensuring that you are meeting the program requirements in a timely manner. It is completed annually and helps you and your supervisory committee to identify any potential issues or areas for improvement.

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QUALIFYING EXAM

The Qualifying Exam is an important milestone in the PhD program and is designed to assess your readiness to undertake independent research.

>> Prepare for your qualifying exam

Thesis, Defence and Graduation

The thesis, defence, and graduation are the culminating events of the PhD program. Your thesis will showcase the original research you have conducted, and your defence will provide an opportunity to present and defend your findings. Upon successful completion of your defence, you will be awarded your PhD degree.

>> Prepare for your thesis defence

Financial Support

We understand that financing your PhD studies can be a significant concern. The Financial Support page provides information on scholarships and other sources of funding that are available to our PhD students.

>> Understand your financial support options

We are committed to supporting our PhD students throughout their academic and personal journeys. The Resources page provides access to a wide range of resources, including forms, graduate student advising, academic integrity resources, health and wellness resources, and international student services.

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We are excited to have you join us on this journey towards a sustainable future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

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“[TMU]’s done a fantastic job of preparing me for the next step in my career.” Dr. Michael Sugiyama, Postdoctoral fellow researching COVID-19 treatment

Protect our future by exploring sustainable solutions to pressing problems facing our planet. With a campus committed to sustainability and academic-industry partnerships like the Centre for Urban Energy , Toronto Met’s graduate programs offer incredible resources and opportunities to make a difference in this vital industry.

Study energy and sustainability at TMU

• Environmental Applied Science and Management (MASc, PhD) : Champion the environment. This program enables students to develop and explore interdisciplinary approaches to investigate the full scope of environmental issues.
• Energy and Innovation (PMDip) : Create innovative solutions to urban energy issues at a time when the demand for clean energy, renewable resources, and sustainability is greater than ever. 
• Building Science (MBSc, MASc) : Construct a foundation of sound building science principles. Focusing on delivering sustainability in the built environment, this program prepares you for the evolving architecture, engineering and construction industry.
• Chemical Engineering (MASc, MEng, PhD) : Explore diverse research fields such as wastewater and food treatment, polymer and process engineering, metallurgy and nanotechnology in this dynamic program. Students benefit from expert faculty, industry connections, full-scale equipment and the latest technology.
• Molecular Science (MSc, PhD) : Explore the interface of chemistry, biochemistry and biology in this interdisciplinary and research-based program. Explore the fields of Materials, Surfaces and Interfaces, and Molecular Bioscience.

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Drawing on students from a vast array of humanities, social science and natural science backgrounds, the PhD program explores issues through an innovative, contextual perspective.  Join our ongoing critical dialogue on how “the environment” is defined and redefined, and the implications this has for you as an environmental studies researcher.  Our PhD students are valued for their unique perspectives, which are shared and developed through our close-knit collegial atmosphere.  The program is offered as full-time only, with a 4-5 year timeline.

PhD students also define their research areas.  With EUC’s expanding reputation as a major centre for sustainable energy research and teaching, we see increasing interest among doctoral student applications in conducting research on sustainable energy topics.

For more information: https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/environmental-studies/programs/phd/

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Master of Engineering (MEng) emphasis:

Sustainable Energy

If you have questions about the Sustainable Energy emphasis, please contact: [email protected] 

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Issues of energy production and consumption, and the associated environmental impacts, top many lists of global challenges for the 21st century. Engineering leadership is key to the development and implementation of sustainable energy technologies to address these challenges. 

The emphasis in Sustainable Energy is sponsored by Climate Positive Energy and was developed to expose engineering graduate students to a variety of energy issues and technologies. Students who complete this emphasis will develop a better understanding of the limitations, challenges and opportunities that face contemporary energy systems, touching on both established and emerging technologies and their points of intersection.

Students who complete the requirements of the emphasis will have it notated on their transcript.

Program Eligiblity

Graduate students registered in the following MEng programs can specialize in the Sustainable Energy emphasis:

• University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS)
• Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE)
• Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering (CivMin)
• Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE)
• Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE)
• The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE)

You cannot apply to the emphasis directly as a standalone program. If you are a prospective student, you can learn more about applying to our MEng programs here.

Graduates who complete the Sustainable Energy emphasis are employed by companies across a range of industries including:

• construction,
• consulting,
• environmental services,
• manufacturing,

Some of the most common first roles our graduates secure are:

• Energy auditor
• Energy consultant
• Process engineer
• Renewable energy analyst
• Sustainability analyst
• Wind turbine engineer

Emphasis Requirements

MEng students can earn an Emphasis in Sustainable Energy by completing four courses from either of the lists below, including at least one core course. 

MASc and PhD students must complete at least three courses from either of the lists below and must complete a thesis towards their degree on a topic related to sustainable energy.

MASc and PhD students are asked to contact [email protected] .

All current students interested in this emphasis are asked to register with Climate Positive Energy , by emailing [email protected] at the beginning of their studies, to receive information about energy-related activities and opportunities on campus. CPE also administers a number of awards and scholarships for which students may be eligible.

Some courses may satisfy the requirements of multiple MEng emphases. Students may double-count a maximum of one course towards the requirements of any two emphases.

Students cannot earn more than two emphases. 

Core Courses

[*] indicates a course that is likely accessible to students of different engineering backgrounds.

Courses without the [*] may be open to students from outside the department offering the course but are more discipline specific.

• APS1032H: Introduction to Energy Project Management*
• MIE515H: Alternative Energy Systems *
• MIE1120H: Current Energy Infrastructure and Resources *

Elective Courses

• AER507H: Introduction to Fusion Energy *
• AER1304H: Fundamentals of Combustion *
• AER1315H: Sustainable Aviation
• AER1415H: Optimization Concepts and Applications
• CHE568H: Nuclear Engineering *
• CHE1053H: Electrochemistry *
• CHE1118H: Industrial Catalysis
• CHE1123H: Liquid Biofuels *
• CHE1142H: Applied Chemical Thermodynamics *
• CHE1143H: Transport Phenomena *
• CIV575H: Studies in Building Science
• CIV576H: Sustainable Buildings *
• CIV577H: Infrastructure for Sustainable Cities *
• CIV1303H: Water Resources Systems Modelling *
• CIV1307H: Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability of Engineering Activities *
• ECE533H: Power Electronics
• ECE1030H: Space Vector Theory and Control
• ECE1055H: Dynamics of HVdc/ac Transmission Systems
• ECE1057H: Static Power Converters I – Principles of Operation and Applications
• ECE1059H: Special Topics in Energy Systems: Fundamentals of Power-Flow and Modeling in of Electric Power
• ECE1085H: Power System Optimization
• ECE1086H: Power Management for PV Systems
• ECE1092H: Smart Grid Case Studies
• ECE1094H: Mathematical Methods in Power Systems
• ECE1476H: Solar Cells and LEDs
• MIE516H: Combustion and Fuels *
• MIE517H: Fuel Cell Systems *
• MIE1128H: Materials for Clean Energy Technologies *
• MIE1129H: Nuclear Engineering I *
• MIE1130H: Nuclear Engineering II *
• MIE1132H: Heat Exchanger Design (added as of Fall 2023)
• MIE1241H: Energy Management
• MIE1715H: Life Cycle Engineering *
• MIE1240H: Wind Power
• MSE1023H: Special Topics in Materials Science II: Electrochemical Energy Storage – Materials & Systems *
• MSE1028H: Advanced Materials Science: Thin-Film Materials & Processing
• MSE1058HS: Nanotechnology in Alternate Energy Systems *

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Sustainability Management - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Contribute to the creation of academic knowledge by developing methods, systems, concepts, and tools for sustainability management with the PhD in Sustainability Management program.

As a future sustainability innovator, you’ll gain interdisciplinary research skills, management approaches, strategies, and processes to realize sustainable outcomes within business, government and not-for-profit organizations and others.  

You’ll be prepared for career paths both inside and outside academia, with professional development seminars available to gain and mobilize your knowledge and develop skills for careers outside of academia including government, business and not-for-profit organizations.  

Program overview

Department/School : School of Environment, Enterprise and Development Faculty : Faculty of Environment Admit term(s) : Fall (September - December) Delivery mode : On-campus Program type : Doctoral, Research Length of program : 48 months (full-time) Registration option(s) : Full-time, Part-time Study option(s) : Thesis

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• A Master's degree with distinction (typically an overall average of at least 80%, or equivalent).
• Facility with research methods is expected, whether through the presentation of specific graduate courses or original research at the graduate level.

Degree requirements

• Review the  degree requirements  on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
• Check out  Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace  to see recent submissions from the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development graduate students

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• The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enroll and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
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• TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

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• Visit the  graduate program tuition page  on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program

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Energy Management (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)

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• A growing need for specialists in this field in Ontario within organizations that maintain large facilities due to new reporting requirements from the Government
• Final project includes working on a real business case with an industry partner to help you gain experience and network
• Construction sustainability is all about energy; its creation, conversion, distribution, efficiency, and conservation meaning this program greatly expands your career choices

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Co-op programs are learning experiences where academic studies and work experience are integrated. Depending on the program, students may have one or more terms where they are working full-time in a co-op work term.

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• Co-op experiences enhance in class learning
• Co-op students can earn between $7,000-$10,000 per work term

Students must meet all eligibility criteria to participate in co-op. There is no guarantee of co-op employment as students are responsible for searching for and securing their co-op terms. Co-op fees apply.

The one-year Energy Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate prepares you for an exciting career in the energy sector and its transformation towards sustainability.

Learn about energy solutions such as renewable technology, sustainability, conservation and demand side management. Participate in laboratory work, contribute to a real-world project and learn from case-studies in the energy management industry. Explore how to implement, manage, administer and work on energy management practices throughout the program. By analyzing data, evaluating the impact of renewable technologies, energy efficiency and conservation measures and performing cost-benefit analyses, you obtain highly-regarded skills for the industry.... (read more)

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