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- Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) (46 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) — Environment (46 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) — Neotropical Environment (46 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Integrated Water Resources Management (45 credits)
- Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
- Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Environment (45 credits)
- Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Environmental Engineering (45 credits)
- Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Integrated Food and Bioprocessing (45 credits)
- Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Neotropical Environment (45 credits)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering — Environment
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering — Neotropical Environment
- Graduate Certificate in Bioresource Engineering — Integrated Water Resources Management (15 credits)
Bioresource Engineering
Location
Location
- Department of Bioresource Engineering
- Macdonald Campus
- 21,111 Lakeshore Road
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue QC H9X 3V9
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-7838
- Email: gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/bioeng
About Bioresource Engineering
About Bioresource Engineering
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. research programs in various areas of bioresource engineering including: 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. The Department also offers a Graduate Certificate in Bioresource Engineering (Integrated Water Resources Management). 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 91ÉçÇø 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. | |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) — Environment (46 credits) | |
| The Environmental option is coordinated through the 91ÉçÇø 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. | |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) — Neotropical Environment (46 credits) | |
| This option is a joint offering between 91ÉçÇø and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama. This interdisciplinary option encourages and promotes ethically sound and socially significant learning in the global context of environmental problems. Participation in the MSE-Panama Symposium presentation in Montreal is a requirement of this program. This program trains students in the socio-political aspects of the Tropical Environment. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 91ÉçÇø School of Environment. | |
| Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Environmental Engineering (45 credits) | |
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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. | |
| Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Neotropical Environment (45 credits) | |
| The non-thesis option is aimed at individuals already employed in industry or seeking to improve their skills in specific areas of the Tropical Environment. Participation in the MSE-Panama Symposium presentation in Montreal is a requirement of this program. | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering | |
| Please contact the Department for more information about this program. | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering — Environment | |
| The Ph.D. Bioresource Engineering: Environment – MSE Option is coordinated through the 91ÉçÇø 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. | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering — Neotropical Environment | |
| This is a research-based degree with a team of co-advisers from 91ÉçÇø and Latin America with the requirements of a one-year residency in Panama or tropical Latin America, three interdisciplinary courses, at least two of them focusing on North-South issues, proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese, one-time off-campus (Panama) fees, and the possibility of NEO-specific fellowships. Only the accredited professors listed on the NEO website can accept students in the option. | |
| Graduate Certificate in Bioresource Engineering — Integrated Water Resources Management (15 credits) | |
| The Graduate Certificate in Integrated Water Resources Management is for practising professionals who wish to upgrade or focus their skill set to address water management issues. Students are trained in Water Ethics, Law and Policy of Water Management, Freshwater Ecosystems, Health, and Sanitation. | |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2014-2015 (last updated Jul. 22, 2014) (disclaimer)
Bioresource Engineering Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Bioresource Engineering Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
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.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
91ÉçÇø’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
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 91ÉçÇø 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: Feb. 28 | Summer: Jan. 31 | Summer: Same as Canadian/International |
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.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2014-2015 (last updated Jul. 22, 2014) (disclaimer)
Bioresource Engineering Faculty
Bioresource Engineering Faculty
| Chair |
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| V. Orsat |
| Graduate Program Director |
| G.S.V. Raghavan |
| Associate Graduate Program Director |
| V. Orsat |
| Emeritus Professor |
| R.S. Broughton; B.S.A., B.A.Sc.(Tor.), S.M.(MIT), Ph.D.(McG.), LL.D.(Dal.) |
| Professor (Post-Retirement) |
| R. Kok; B.E.Sc., Ph.D.(W. Ont.) |
| Professors |
| C.A. Madramootoo; B.Sc.(Agr.Eng.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.), D.Sc.(Guelph) (James 91ÉçÇø Professor) |
| E. McKyes; B.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| M.O. Ngadi; B.Eng.(Agr.Eng.), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Dal.Tech.) (William Dawson Scholar) |
| S.O. Prasher; B.Tech., M.Tech.(Punj.), Ph.D.(Br. Col.), LL.D.(Dal.) (James 91ÉçÇø Professor) |
| G.S.V. Raghavan; B.Eng.(B'lore), M.Sc.(Guelph), Ph.D.(Colo. St.), D.Sc.(TNAU), D.Sc.(UAS Dharwad) (James 91ÉçÇø Professor) |
| Associate Professors |
| V.I. Adamchuk; B.Sc.(Kyiv, Ukraine), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Purd.) |
| V. Orsat; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| Assistant Professors |
| J. Adamowski; B.Eng.(RMC), M.Phil.(Camb.), M.B.A.(WUT, LBS, HEC, NHH), Ph.D.(Warsaw) |
| G. Clark; B.Sc.(Alta.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| M.-J. Dumont; B.Eng, M.Sc.(Laval), Ph.D.(Alta.) |
| M. Lefsrud; B.Sc.(Sask.), M.Sc.(Rutg.), Ph.D.(Tenn.) |
| Z. Qi; B.Sc., M.Sc.(China Agr.), Ph.D.(Iowa) |
| Adjunct Professors |
| M. Clamen; B.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| F. Daneshmand; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Shiraz Univ.) |
| S. Dev; B.Sc.(TNAU), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| P. Jutras; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc.(Montr.), Ph.D.(McG.) |
| A. Madani; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Br. Col.), Ph.D.(WSU) |
| J. Martinez; M.Sc.(Polytechnic Inst. of Toulouse), Ph.D.(Univ. of Perpignan) |
| A. Mujumdar; B.Eng.(Bom.), M.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| B. Tartakovsky; M.Sc., Ph.D.(Moscow State Univ.) |
| C. Vigneault; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Laval), Ph.D.(McG.) |
| Faculty Lecturers |
| A. Cherestes; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Queens College), Ph.D.(CUNY) |
| M. Knutt; M.B.Sc.(W. Ont.), M.A., Ph.D.(Brandeis) |
| Research/Professional Associates |
| Y. Gariepy; B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.) |
| D. Lyew; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| S. Sotocinal; B.Sc.(Phil.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| Technical |
| S. Manktelow |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2014-2015 (last updated Jul. 22, 2014) (disclaimer)
Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) (46 credits)
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).
Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) — Environment (46 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) — Environment (46 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) — Neotropical Environment (46 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Thesis) — Neotropical Environment (46 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Integrated Water Resources Management (45 credits)
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) (45 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).
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Environment (45 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Environment (45 credits).
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Environmental Engineering (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).
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Integrated Food and Bioprocessing (45 credits)
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis) — Neotropical Environment (45 credits)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering
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.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering — Environment
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering — Environment.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering — Neotropical Environment
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Bioresource Engineering — Neotropical Environment.
Graduate Certificate in Bioresource Engineering — Integrated Water Resources Management (15 credits)
For more information, see Graduate Certificate in Bioresource Engineering — Integrated Water Resources Management (15 credits).
Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences—2014-2015 (last updated Jul. 22, 2014) (disclaimer)
