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The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. research programs in various areas of bioresource engineering including:
The Department has well equipped laboratories for conducting research in all these areas.
The interdisciplinary nature of bioresource engineering often requires candidates for higher degrees to work in association with, or attend courses given by, a number of other departments at both the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Macdonald campus and the Downtown campus.
Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) (46 credits) | |
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This option for the M.Sc. degree is oriented toward individuals who intend to develop a career in bioresource engineering research. The research areas include: plant and animal environments; ecological engineering (ecosystem modelling, design, management and remediation); water resources management (hydrology, irrigation, drainage, water quality); agricultural machinery, mechatronics and robotics; food engineering and bio-processing; post-harvest technology; waste management and protection of the environment; bio-energy; and artificial intelligence. |
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Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) — Environment (46 credits) | |
The Environmental option is coordinated through the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº School of Environment (MSE). This option is intended for students who want to take an interdisciplinary approach in their graduate research on environmental issues. Students will learn how to transfer knowledge into action and develop an appreciation for the roles of science, politics, economics, and ethics with regard to the environment. |
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Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Integrated Water Resources Management (45 credits) | |
Integrated Water Resource Management is a one-year program providing an essential approach for sustainable management of our natural watershed resources. The 13-credit internship is a central feature of this master’s program. The degree gives students the unique opportunity to study the biophysical, environmental, legal, institutional, and socio-economic aspects of water use and management, in an integrated context. The degree is directed at practising professionals who wish to upgrade and/or focus their skill set to address water management issues. As a graduate from this program, you will be well suited to opportunities in diverse fields of employment, such as water resources consulting, international development project management, research with governments or universities, public policy and governance development, and climate change impact assessment. |
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Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) (45 credits) | |
The non-thesis option is aimed at individuals already employed in industry or seeking to improve their skills in specific areas (soil and water, structures and environment, waste management, environment protection, post-harvest technology, food process engineering, environmental engineering) in order to attain a higher level of engineering qualification. Candidates must be qualified to be members of a Canadian professional engineering association such as the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) and must maintain contact with their academic adviser in the Department of Bioresource Engineering before registration to clarify objectives, investigate project possibilities, and plan a program of study. |
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Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Environment (45 credits) | |
The non-thesis Environment option is aimed at individuals already employed in industry or seeking to improve their skills in specific areas with the coordination of the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº School of Environment. |
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Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Environmental Engineering (45 credits) | |
The Environmental Engineering program emphasizes interdisciplinary fundamental knowledge, practical perspective, and awareness of environmental issues through a wide range of technical and non-technical courses offered by collaborating departments and faculties at the University. The primary objective of the program is to train environmental professionals at the advanced level. The program is thus designed for individuals with a university undergraduate degree in engineering. Through this program, students will master specialized skills in their home disciplines and acquire a broader perspective and awareness of environmental issues. |
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Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Integrated Food and Bioprocessing (45 credits) | |
This graduate program will provide students with the tools to understand how food and agricultural production interact to better manage agricultural, food, and biomass systems for the adequate supply of wholesome food, feed, fiber, biofuel, and any other bio-based material. This course-based program will present students with the skills needed to assess existing production, delivery, and quality management systems; introduce improvements; and communicate effectively with policy makers and with colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams. The goals of this program are to provide up-to-date world class knowledge on techniques for adequate process design and management of biomass production strategies for the delivery of quality food, natural fiber, biochemicals, biomaterials, and biofuels, in a sustainable and environment-friendly way that benefits all. Training activities will include laboratory research and/or industrial/government internships. |
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering | |
This is a research-based degree and is offered in the following areas: plant and animal environments; ecological engineering (ecosystem modelling, design, management and remediation); water resources management (hydrology, irrigation, drainage, water quality); agricultural machinery, mechatronics and robotics; food engineering and bio-processing; post-harvest technology; waste management and protection of the environment; bio-energy; and artificial intelligence. |
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering — Environment | |
The Ph.D. Bioresource Engineering: Environment – MSE Option is coordinated through the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº School of Environment (MSE). This option is intended for students who want to take an interdisciplinary approach in their graduate research on environmental issues. Students will learn how to transfer knowledge into action and develop an appreciation for the roles of science, politics, economics, and ethics with regard to the environment. |
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Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.); CertificateBioresource Engineering — Integrated Water Resources Management (15 credits) | |
This program is currently not offered. |
Candidates for M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees and Graduate Certificates should indicate in some detail their fields of special interest when applying for admission. An equivalent cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0 (second class–upper division) or 3.2/4.0 during the last two years of full-time university study is required at the bachelor's level. High grades are expected in courses considered by the academic unit to be preparatory to the graduate program. Experience after the undergraduate degree is an additional asset.
Qualifying Students
Some applicants whose academic degrees and standing entitle them to serious consideration for admission to graduate studies, but who are considered inadequately prepared in the subject selected may be admitted to a Qualifying program if they have met the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0. The course(s) to be taken in a Qualifying program will be prescribed by the academic unit concerned. Qualifying students are registered in graduate studies, but not as candidates for a degree. Only one Qualifying year is permitted. Successful completion of a Qualifying program does not guarantee admission to a degree program.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is very limited and highly competitive. It is suggested that students give serious consideration to their financial planning before submitting an application. Normally, a student will not be accepted unless adequate financial support can be provided by the student and/or the student’s supervisor. Academic units cannot guarantee financial support via teaching assistantships or other funds.
Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations and Resources > Graduate > Graduate Æ»¹ûÒùÔº and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
The application deadlines listed here are set by the Bioresource Engineering Department and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate Æ»¹ûÒùÔº departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Canadian | International | Special/Exchange/Visiting |
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Fall: May 31 | Fall: Mar. 15 | Fall: Same as Canadian/International |
Winter: Oct. 15 | Winter: Aug. 31 | Winter: Same as Canadian/International |
Summer: N/A | Summer: N/A | Summer: N/A |
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
International applicants are advised to apply well in advance of these dates because immigration procedures may be lengthy.
Chair |
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Valérie Orsat |
Graduate Program Director |
G.S. Vijaya Raghavan |
Associate Graduate Program Director |
Valérie Orsat |
Emeritus Professors |
Robert S. Broughton; B.S.A., B.A.Sc.(Tor.), S.M.(MIT), Ph.D.(McG.), LL.D.(Dal.) |
Robert Kok; B.E.Sc., Ph.D.(W. Ont.) |
Professors |
Chandra A. Madramootoo; B.Sc.(Agr.Eng.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.), D.Sc.(Guelph) (James Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Professor) |
Michael O. Ngadi; B.Eng.(Agr.Eng.), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Dal.Tech.) |
Shiv O. Prasher; B.Tech., M.Tech.(Punj.), Ph.D.(Br. Col.), LL.D.(Dal.) (James Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Professor) |
G.S. Vijaya Raghavan; B.Eng.(B'lore), M.Sc.(Guelph), Ph.D.(Colo. St.), D.Sc.(TNAU), D.Sc.(UAS Dharwad) (James Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Professor) |
Associate Professors |
Viacheslav I. Adamchuk; B.Sc.(NULES, Kyiv), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Purd.) |
Jan Adamowski; B.Eng.(RMC), M.Phil.(Camb.), M.B.A.(WUT, LBS, HEC Montr., NHH), Ph.D.(Warsaw) (Liliane and David M. Stewart Scholar in Water Resources) |
Grant Clark; B.Sc.(Alta.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
Mark Lefsrud; B.Sc.(Sask.), M.Sc.(Rutg.), Ph.D.(Tenn.) (William Dawson Scholar) |
Valérie Orsat; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
Assistant Professors |
Shafaroud Abdolhamid Akbarzadeh; B.Sc.(Isfahan Univ. of Tech.), M.Sc.(Amirkabir Univ. of Tech., Tehran), Ph.D.(New Br.) |
Marie-Josée Dumont; B.Eng, M.Sc.(Laval), Ph.D.(Alta.) |
Zhiming Qi; B.Sc., M.Sc.(China Agr.), Ph.D.(Iowa) |
Adjunct Professors |
Murray Clamen; B.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.) |
Luis Del Rio; B.Sc., M.Sc.(S. Fraser), Ph.D.(Br. Col.) |
Satya Dev; B.Sc.(TNAU), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
Pierre Jutras; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc.(Montr.), Ph.D.(McG.) |
Ali Madani; B.Sc.(Pahlavi), M.Sc.(Br. Col.), Ph.D.(Wash. St.) |
Arun Mujumdar; B.Eng.(Bom.), M.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.) |
Boris Tartakovsky; M.Sc., Ph.D.(Moscow St.) |
Clément Vigneault; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Laval), Ph.D.(McG.) |
Faculty Lecturers |
Alice Cherestes; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Queens College), Ph.D.(CUNY) |
David Titley-Peloquin; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
Research/Academic Associates |
Yvan Gariepy; B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.) |
Darwin Lyew; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
Technical |
Scott Manktelow |
This option for the M.Sc. degree is oriented toward individuals who intend to develop a career in bioresource engineering research.
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) (46 credits).
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Bioresource Engineering (Thesis): Environment (46 credits).
The non-thesis option is aimed toward individuals already employed in industry or seeking to improve their skills in specific areas (soil and water/structures and environment/waste management/environment protection/post-harvest technology/food process engineering/environmental engineering) in order to enter the engineering profession at a higher level. ...
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) (45 credits).
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis): Environment (45 credits).
This inter-departmental graduate program leads to a master's degree in Environmental Engineering. The objective of the program is to train environmental professionals at an advanced level. The program is designed for individuals with an undergraduate degree in engineering. This non-thesis degree falls within the M.Eng. and M.Sc. programs which are offered in the...
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis): Environmental Engineering (45 credits).
Candidates for the Ph.D. degree will normally register for the M.Sc. degree first. In cases where the research work is proceeding very satisfactorily, or where the equivalent of the M.Sc. degree has been completed previously, candidates may be permitted to proceed directly to the Ph.D. degree.
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Bioresource Engineering.
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Bioresource Engineering: Environment.
** This program is currently not offered. **
For more information, see Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Bioresource Engineering: Integrated Water Resources Management (15 credits).