MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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1 Department of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE PROGRAMS

2 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Graduate Program Thank you for your interest in pursuing graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at McGill University. McGill University is one of the world s leading academic institutions, drawing students from every continent. Here you will find a strong and fascinating community of fellow graduate candidates, faculty members who are renowned scholars at the same time that they are committed to pedagogy and their students, and an interconnected research setting that will flourish with your contributions. We are pleased to send you information about our research areas, graduate programs and admissions policy and procedure. The application procedure is outlined in the web site given below, where additional information is also provided. Please read these materials carefully before applying. We encourage you to retain this information for further reference if you choose to apply. Please direct all enquiries, applications and supporting documents to: Graduate Admissions and Scholarships Coordinator Department of Mechanical Engineering McGill University 817 Sherbrooke Street West Mcdonald Engineering Bldg., Room 270 Montreal, Quebec Canada, H3A 2K6 Contact: Ms. Nozomi Kanekatsu Telephone: (514) Fax: (514) grad.mecheng@mcgill.ca Website: Applications: Thank you for your interest in our department, and good luck! 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Program and Eligibility Requirements M.Eng. Programs... 4 Ph.D. Program... 5 Post Doctoral Fellows... 5 Non Degree Status (Special Students)... 5 Application Policies and Procedures... 6 Application Deadlines... 8 What to Expect After Applying Admission Decisions... 9 Tuition Fees Financial Aid and Other Costs MEDA Award External Sources of Funding Summary of Awards Available to Mech Eng Grad Students Loans and Bursaries Useful McGill Contacts The Faculty and Their Research Aerodynamics, Fluids And Thermal Engineering Bioengineering Design and Manufacturing Dynamics and Control Mechanics of Materials and Structures

4 PROGRAMS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS MASTER S DEGREE PROGRAM M.Eng. (Thesis) is a research program requiring a minimum of 45 credits consisting of 28 credits of thesis work, a set of one-semester courses with a combined weight of no less than 16 credits, and a one-credit seminar. The M.Eng. (Thesis) program is a full-time program. In the Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) option within this program, students must choose their courses from prescribed lists focusing on computational topics, and attend an extra one-credit seminar series. Eligibility: Students must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or the equivalent, in Engineering, with a minimum CGPA equivalent to 3.3 on a scale of 4.0. M.Sc. (Thesis) program is governed by the same regulations as the M.Eng. (Thesis) program but is intended for applicants who do not hold an undergraduate Engineering degree. Eligibility: Applicants to the M.Sc. (Thesis program) must hold an undergraduate degree in a non-engineering discipline (typically the Physical Sciences). Applicants with an engineering or applied science degree are not eligible to apply to this program. M.Eng. (Non-Thesis) is a course program requiring a minimum of 45 credits consisting of a design project of 12 credits, a set of one-semester courses with a combined weight of at least 32 credits, and a 1 credit seminar. While intended to be a full-time program, the M.Eng. (Nonthesis) program may be completed on a part-time basis. Eligibility: Students must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or the equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum CGPA equivalent to 3.3 on a scale of 4.0. M.Eng. (Aerospace) is a 13-course program, which includes an 'Industrial Stage' (i.e. engineering work in an aerospace industry) of four months. Enrolment is limited to the number of industrial stages available, so admissions are typically quite competitive. While intended as a full-time program, the M.Eng. (Aerospace) program may be completed on a part-time basis. Eligibility: Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or the equivalent, in Engineering, with a minimum CGPA equivalent to 3.3 on a scale of 4.0. The length of study for full-time students is typically months for any of the Master's degree options. The time limit to complete a Master s degree is 3 years for full-time students (5 years for part-time students). Please note that the M.Eng. (Thesis) program is only offered on a full-time basis. Master s in Manufacturing Management is a separate program administered by the Faculty of Management and featuring courses from both Management and Mechanical Engineering. For further details, please visit the MMM website at or contact the MMM program coordinator at mmm.mecheng@mcgill.ca. If you wish to apply for the MMM, please follow the instructions listed for applying online at the website address. 4

5 DOCTORAL PROGRAM Ph.D.: Students must consult their thesis advisor to determine what courses should be taken. Within twelve months of starting the Ph.D., the candidate is required to present a proposed research program for review by a faculty committee in the Preliminary Ph.D. Oral Examination. A defence of the Ph.D. thesis concludes the doctoral research. While the duration of this program is contingent on the nature of the research project and the capabilities of the candidate, the minimum time allotted for the completion of the Ph.D. is two years beyond the M.Eng. degree. The time limit to complete a PhD program is 4 years beyond the completion of the residency requirement, which is completed at the end of PhD 3. Eligibility: Students must have successfully completed a Master's degree program, or the equivalent, in Engineering or the Physical Sciences, with high academic standing. Students may not apply directly from an undergraduate program. Students enrolled in a masters program in the Department with an outstanding academic record may apply for direct transfer into the PhD program. POST-DOCTORAL STUDIES If you are interested in pursuing postdoctoral studies in our department, please contact those researchers whose work is of interest to you. Please turn to page 13 for information regarding our faculty and their areas of research. NON-DEGREE STATUS Special Students are those who are enrolled in graduate-level courses without being enrolled in a degree program. Special students are limited to a maximum of two courses per term (6 credits), with a cumulative maximum of twelve credits. The department can only consider applications for those wishing to enrol in graduate 600-level Mechanical Engineering courses. Those who wish to enrol in courses at the undergraduate level (500 level or lower) must direct their applications to the main admissions office of the University ( ), while those who wish to follow graduate level courses given by departments other than Mechanical Engineering must approach the department(s) responsible for the course(s) in question. Any application received for undergraduate level (500 level or lower) courses, or for graduate courses administered by other departments, will be returned to the applicant. Acceptance as a special student does not guarantee acceptance into our Master's programs, regardless of the mark(s) achieved in the course(s) taken as a special student. Special students who wish to be considered for admission to the M.Eng. program must apply separately for admission into the program. In the event that a special student earns admission into the M.Eng. program, the department is not obliged to recognize credits earned as a special student towards the completion of the degree. Eligibility: Applicants (who must be citizens or permanent residents of Canada) must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or the equivalent, in an appropriate Engineering field, with a minimum CGPA equivalent to 3.3 on a scale of 4.0 5

6 APPLICATION POLICY AND PROCEDURE APPLYING TO A MASTER'S OR DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM To apply for graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, please direct the following documents to the Graduate Admissions Coordinator of the Department (see address at the front of this document). Please note that all documentation must be received by the application deadline in the term applied. Applications which do not meet all minimum admission requirements will be automatically rejected. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS! Completed online application form and fee.! Two referee reports to be completed by the applicant s referees on the referee report form [.pdf]. Forms must bear the original signatures of the referees and must be forwarded directly to us from the referees in sealed, signed envelopes. Students currently enrolled in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University are required to obtain only one referee report.! Two official transcripts (or, in certain exceptional cases, two officially-certified copies) of ALL university studies to be sent directly from the academic institution to the Graduate Admissions Coordinator. Transcripts must present evidence of academic achievement, i.e., a minimum standing equivalent to a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.3 out of 4.0 or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 for the last two full-time academic years. Transcripts, without exception, must be official. However, official transcripts are not required for any studies conducted at McGill University. If applicant (including McGill applicants) has received transfer credits for courses taken at another institution towards their current degree, then official transcripts of those studies must also be forwarded to the Graduate Admissions Coordinator. Please note that if degree has been completed, then the applicant MUST provide final transcripts and degree certificates indicating that the degree/s has/have been conferred and the date on which this took place. (In cases where these documents are not written in English, please note that the applicant MUST provide the document/s in both Original language and in English translation). For students who have completed studies in IRAN: If you have completed your Bachelors and/or Master's program, you MUST provide 2 official versions (each) of your transcript/s AND degree certificate/s that have been stamped and approved by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Justice (both English and Persian versions are required). For students who have completed studies in CHINA: If you have completed your Bachelors and/or Master's program, you MUST provide 2 official versions (each) of your degree certificate/s AND your graduate certificate/s indicating that your degree has been conferred (both English and Chinese versions are required). 6

7 ! Official results of either a TOEFL or an IELTS test for applicants whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or at a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone). The minimum ibt (Internet Based) TOEFL score required is 93 with each component score no less than 20. Please note that your TOEFL report must date back no later than 2 years from the application deadline for which you are applying. Candidates who take the IELTS test must obtain a minimum overall band 7 or better. To ensure that TOEFL scores are received by the department, students must complete a form "TOEFL Score Report Request Form" at the time of taking the test and quote 0935 as the University code for McGill and 68 as the code for the Department of Mechanical Engineering. GRE scores are not required.! A one-page statement of interest! An updated list of publications! A list of extracurricular activities! A current CV NOTE: Applicants to the M.Eng. Aerospace are encouraged to have knowledge of French. APPLYING FOR SPECIAL STUDENT STATUS (Only available to Canadian citizens and candidates with permanent residency status in Canada): In order to apply for special student status, the following exceptions apply to standard application procedure: 1. When completing the application form, please check the box marked special student. 2. Please include the course(s) that you are interested in taking (please note that a maximum of two courses per term may be taken). 3. Letters of recommendation are not required for those applying for special student status; however, letters of recommendation would certainly assist in the evaluation of the application. 7

8 APPLICATION DEADLINES Completed application forms and supporting documents must reach the Graduate Admissions Coordinator of the department, at the address shown at the front of this brochure, by the following dates: FALL (September) admission: January 15: For ALL candidates (Internationals, Permanent Residents, Canadians and Special Students). WINTER (January) admission: August 1: October 1: For International Candidates For Canadian and Permanent Residents VERY IMPORTANT:! Please note that ALL necessary documentation MUST be received by the application deadlines noted above.! The admissions committee will only review applications that are complete.! Documents cannot be returned to the applicant. 8

9 WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING ADMISSIONS DECISIONS The Department aims to mail admissions decisions to most candidates within three months following the application deadline. However, the decision-making process will be delayed in the cases of those applications that arrive late or for which supporting documents (such as letters or transcripts) are missing. APPLICATION FILE INFORMATION The department informs applicants, in writing, of any problem with their files. Decision letters are mailed to applicants on a rolling basis (i.e., once an admissions decision has been made on a particular file, a letter informing the candidate of the decision is mailed out). Please note that students who apply using the McGill University MINERVA online system will be issued an application number upon completion of the web application, which will allow them to regularly check the status of their application to ensure that all documents have been received and that all information received is correct. Certain laws in the Province of Quebec are designed to protect the confidentiality of nominative information. These laws prohibit us from giving any details regarding an application or an applicant to a third party, or to divulge information over the telephone or via . Should you wish others to make enquiries on your behalf concerning the status of your application, please complete the Authorization to Release Application Information section on the MINERVA web application form. ADMISSIONS DECISIONS Once a student is OFFERED admission, the department will send a letter to the student indicating that the Department has recommended the student s application to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for admission consideration. The student s file is then sent to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (GPSO), along with a recommendation that a formal official offer of admission be sent to the student. The GPSO examines the file in light of the department s recommendation and normally sends the official letter on behalf of the University about three weeks later, an apparent delay based on the fact that the GPSO must process the applications of all graduate departments in the University. Please note that the GPSO has the authority to refuse any given departmental recommendation of admission; however, this does not happen often. Once you have received an official letter of admission from the GPSO, please pay special attention to any conditions of admission outlined on the decision form. These conditions must be satisfied before you register in the program. Registration for newly admitted students is held in early August (for September admission) and in early December (for January admission). A comprehensive information package featuring details about registration a will be sent, via , to newly-admitted students. 9

10 If a student would like to defer, or delay, an offer of admission, a formal written request must be submitted to the department explaining the reasons why the request is necessary. The department will then respond in writing. If the request is not granted, or if the student s deferral lapses beyond the one year deferral deadline, the student must then complete a new McGill University application form and pay the application fee in order to reapply; in such a case, the student s new application and documents will be reviewed by the admissions committee - please note that admission to the program is not guaranteed. All supporting documents for applicants to the program will be retained for one year. Once a student is REFUSED admission, the student s application will be kept on file until the end of the next calendar year, at which point it will be destroyed. If a student wishes to be reconsidered for admission before the end of the next calendar year, a new McGill application form and application fee, as well as updated versions of transcripts (where applicable), must be submitted to the department. If the student wishes to be reconsidered once their application file has been destroyed, all supporting documents (including a new application form and fee), must be resubmitted to the department. 10

11 TUITION FEES Master's fees and charges 2009/2010 Master's Fees and Charges (based on 30 credits)* Quebec Students Non-Quebec Canadians International Total Full-Time 1, , , Half-Time , , Additional Session/nonthesis extension 1, , , Further Details: Ph.D. fees and charges 2006/2007 Ph.D. Fees and Charges (based on 30 credits)* Quebec Students Non-Quebec Canadians International Total Fees Full-Time 1, , ,968.00** Half-Time , Additional Session/non-thesis extension 1, , , Further Details: ** MIDAS program for International Ph.D. Candidates Eligibility: All international (i.e. non-canadian) doctoral students are eligible to receive a MIDAs award unless their fees (including the international tuition supplement) are being paid directly by an external source (i.e. governments, agencies, corporate sponsors, fellowships that include direct payment of tuition). N.B. There is no application form. All students will be automatically assessed for eligibility, and the awards will be made automatically. Further Details: NOTE: Please note that fees are subject to change; for current fee information, please consult the Student Accounts website: 11

12 APPROXIMATE ESTIMATE OF OTHER COSTS As each student s circumstances and expectations are unique, it is difficult for the department to be specific about cost estimates. However, the figures below should give you some idea of a reasonable budget. Please note that these figures are for one calendar year of twelve months, do not include tuition fees (details of which you will find above), and are in Canadian dollars. Books & Supplies $2, Room & Board ($700 x 12 months) $8, Transportation (public) $ Clothing $ Personal Expenses $3, Plus Student Health Insurance (consult for rates) 12

13 FINANCIAL AID There are several primary sources of support for graduate studies. The basic information regarding some of these sources is outlined below, along with contact coordinates for further details. MCGILL ENGINEERING DOCTORAL AWARD (MEDA) The McGill Engineering Doctoral Award (MEDA) is a recently created program in the Faculty of Engineering at McGill University which aims to recruit the best and brightest new doctoral students from all over the world. Selection for this award is based on the excellence of a student s academic and research record, including publications, presentations and his or her potential to make a major impact on the quality of research in the Faculty of Engineering at McGill University and in the field of engineering. There are two types of MEDA: the Leveraged Package and the Direct Package. The Leveraged Award Recipients of federal (NSERC) & provincial (FQRNT) graduate research scholarships have already been recognized as some of the most promising new engineering researchers. Therefore, the McGill Faculty of Engineering is pleased to offer the following top-ups: Guaranteed top-ups are available to all successful National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) scholarship recipients who apply and are accepted in to the McGill Faculty of Engineering. Students will receive annual financial packages of $5,000 to $12,000 on top of the NSERC awards, for 2 to 3 years ($15,000 to $36,000 total award packages). FQRNT Quebec provincial award recipients are eligible for $12,000 annual financial packages on top of their agency award, for 2-3 years ($36,000 total award package). The Direct Award This award is open to all applicants, including Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, and International Students and is awarded in the amount of $22,000 each year with a total of $66,000 over 3 academic years. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: While no separate application is required, potential applicants MUST submit their complete application for admission BEFORE January 15 for the Fall Session in order to be considered for the MEDA award. Further information on the MEDA awards can be found at: 13

14 EXTERNAL SOURCES OF FUNDING Fellowships from external granting agencies are available, most of which are granted on the basis of academic merit and many of which carry citizenship requirements. Two of the major fellowship competitions are the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Post Graduate Scholarship program, and the Fonds Nature et Technologie (FQRNT) program, both of which are open only to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Application deadlines generally fall in the autumn for awards tenable in the following academic year (i.e. application in Fall 2008 for awards tenable in ). Applications and information regarding NSERC and FQRNT may be obtained directly from the granting agencies themselves (see addresses below), or from most universities in Canada (for NSERC) and Quebec (for NSERC & FQRNT), usually in the month of September. Students currently enrolled at McGill University are urged to obtain the application form from the Graduate Program Office in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. NSERC: Scholarships and Fellowships Division National Sciences and Engineering Research Council 350 Albert St. Ottawa, ON K1A 1H5 telephone (Helpdesk): web site: FQRNT: 140, Grande Allée Est, bureau 450 Québec, QC G1R 5M8 telephone: (418) telephone (for students outside the Quebec City region): fax : (418) info@fqrnt.gouv.qc.ca web site: 14

15 SUMMARY OF AWARDS AVAILABLE TO GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING a) External Awards: AWARD NAME ELIGIBILITY VALUE APPROXIMATE DEADLINE OTHER COMMENTS (on eligibility, GPA requirements, etc.) LOCATION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council) (Please note that NSERC awards are processed at the same time as the McGill Majors Awards) Canadian citizens or permanent residents For PGSM applicants - must be 0 to 12 months in Master's program For PGSD applicants who have or will soon have a Master's - must be 0 to 24 months in Doctoral program Masters -$17,300 up to $17,500** for one year Doctoral- $21,00 to $35,000** for 2 or 3 years Early October* - Complete application to the Department for students currently registered at McGill and for students who were registered in a degree at McGill in the current year of application and who are not registered in another university Mid November* - NSERC Direct Application Deadline for students not registered in a Canadian university in the last 12 months and or students registered in a foreign university Masters: NSERC PGSM/CGSM: 3.6/4.0 in each of the last 2 years of full-time studies or equivalent number of part-time terms Doctoral: NSERC PGSD/CGSD: 3.5/4.0 in graduate record to date and last year of undergraduate studies. AVAILABLE TO BOTH M.ENG. AND PH.D. STUDENTS AND FQRNT (Fonds de Recherche sur la Nature et les Technologies) Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and domiciled in Quebec for at least 1 year and residents of Quebec within the meaning of the Quebec Health Insurance Act (i.e., hold valid Quebec Medicare) For Master's students - must not have been registered in graduate studies for more than 12 months at the time of taking up the award $15,000** Master's level -B1 (per year up to 2 years) $20,000** Doctoral level - B2 (per year up to 3 years) Early October* - Complete application to the Department for McGill Applicants Visit FQRNT Website- Applicants with no university affiliation GPA requirement AVAILABLE TO BOTH M.ENG. AND PH.D. STUDENTS AND PBEEE V1- (Quebec Merit Fellowship for Foreign Students) Foreign candidates who are not Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. New or returning Doctoral students. Doctoral - $25,000** a year for 3 years, with possible extension up to 12 months. End of July*-Complete application to the Department for students and supervisors to the Department GPA requirement - 3.7/4.0. AVAILABLE TO PH.D. STUDENTS AND ses/ 15

16 b) Internal Recruitment Awards: AWARD NAME ELIGIBILITY VALUE APPROX. DEADLINE OTHER COMMENTS (on eligibility, GPA requirements, etc.) LOCATION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowships For recruiting New graduate students accepted into a Doctoral degree. No citizenship restrictions $20,000** renewable twice if eligibility is maintained. February 1 - Nomination by the Department VERY IMPORTANT: Students (whether Canadian or International) must submit their Ph.D. application and supporting documents no later than February 1. GPA requirement - 3.7/4.0 Students who are enrolled at McGill or whose latest or in-progress degree is from McGill are ineligible Former McGill students who later completed a graduate degree elsewhere may apply. Successful candidates must begin program in the current academic year. Candidates cannot postpone tenure of award beyond January of the current academic year. Candidate's who are Master's students at McGill prior to May 1 are also ineligible. AVAILABLE TO PH.D. STUDENTS ruitment/tomlinson/ Werner Graupe International Fellowship Awarded by the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office to an international student from a German or French university enrolling in a Master's or Ph.D. engineering program in the Faculty of Engineering at McGill. Preference is given to students from German universities, particularly Technische Universität Berlin. $25,000** per annum; renewable once at the Master's level, twice at the PhD level. February 1 - Nomination by the Department VERY IMPORTANT: Students (whether Canadian or International) must submit their Ph.D. application and supporting documents no later than February 1. CGPA equivalent to 3.70/4.00. A first class record is an overall Bien or Très Bien in France or a Sehr Gut in Germany. AVAILABLE TO BOTH MASTERS AND PH.D. STUDENTS ruitment/graupe/ MEDA (McGill Engineering Doctoral Award) Newly-admitted, full-time doctoral students who will enroll in September of the specified academic year Leveraged Awards - NSERC recipients who are accepted into the Department are guaranteed an annual financial package of $5,00o to $12,000 (on top of the NSERC award) for 2 to 3 years. FQRNT recipients are eligible to apply for the award. Direct Awards- Open to all applicants including Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students. An amount of $22,000 each year will be awarded with a total of $66,000 over 3 academic years. February 1 - Nomination by the Department VERY IMPORTANT: Students (whether Canadian or International) must submit their Ph.D. application and supporting documents no later than February 1. First class CGPA. NSERC recipients guaranteed leveraged awards upon admission AVAILABLE TO PH.D. STUDENTS unding/meda/ Provosts and Principals Graduate Fellowships Newly admitted, full-time master s students who will enroll in September of the specified academic year. Variable February 1 - Nomination by the Department VERY IMPORTANT: Students (whether Canadian or International) must submit their Ph.D. application and supporting documents no later than February 1. First class CGPA. NSERC PGSM recipients guaranteed the award upon admission AVAILABLE TO MASTERS STUDENTS 16

17 LOANS & BURSARIES Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for student loans and bursary programs. McGill University also has limited contingency funds to help cover critical situations or short-term financial need. Information regarding all pertinent loan and bursary programs may be obtained through McGill University s Student Aid homepage at or by contacting: The Student Aid Office McGill University William & Mary Brown Student Services Bldg McTavish, Suite 3200 Montreal, QC H3A 1X1 Tel: Fax: student.aid@mcgill.ca