Program Overview
The Environmental Engineering at Lakehead University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: CAD 6,833 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 2,822 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Thunder Bay, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biodiesel, biofuels and biogas productions, lignin and hemicelluloses recovery, purification, and utilization, adsorption, fermentation, flocculation, and membrane separations.
- Characterization, analysis and monitoring and remediation of contaminated sites, including electrokinetic remediation, and design and performance assessment of engineered barriers of waste containment.
- Advanced cements and waste formulations using industrial waste materials and chemical admixtures to reduce the carbon footprint of construction activities.
- Capture of CO2, Adsorption.
- Physically-based modeling in hydrology and hydraulics, applications of advanced soft computing techniques in water resources, climate change impacts, and in-field monitoring, river dynamics, erosion and sedimentation, and hydraulic structures.
- CFD modeling, electrochemical treatment, freeze-thaw processes, environmental biotechnology, membrane bioreactors, and photocatalytic reactors.
Admission Requirements
Detailed admission requirements are not specified. Common requirements may include:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)
For specific requirements, please contact the university directly.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,833 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 2,822 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,833 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 2,822 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lakehead University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lakehead University
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Canada
Lakehead University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months