OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nuclear Engineering & Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
Canada's only dedicated nuclear engineering doctoral program, training specialists in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) licensing, CANDU lifecycle management, and nuclear waste transmutation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with B+ average
- English language proficiency
- 6.5 overall (no individual band below 6.0)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis summary and 3-page research proposal on reactor physics, thermalhydraulics, or SMR safety
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Guaranteed minimum funding of $22,000 CAD/year for 4 years via nuclear research chairs
- Application fee
- $110 CAD
- Tuition / joining costs
- $23,600 CAD/year (offset by departmental bursaries)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ontario Tech University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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