Biological Engineering

USask is located in Saskatchewan, a province known for its agricultural production and advanced research in agro-biological science and engineering.

Master of Science (MSc)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)


Biomedical Engineering

This interdisciplinary program involves the application of engineering principles and design concepts to the solution of specific problems in medicine, veterinary medicine, and related fields.

Master of Engineering (MEng)
Master of Science (MSc)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)


Chemical Engineering

This research-based program will allow you to conduct original research with access to state-of-the-art facilities, research centres, and labs.

Master of Engineering (MEng)
Master of Science (MSc)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)


Civil Engineering

Active research programs are conducted in several majors including: geotechnical; geo-environmental; engineering geology; waste management in the domestic, resource and industrial sectors; environmental; hydrology; hydraulic structures; transportation and transportation economics; structural analysis and design, and civil engineering materials.

Master of Engineering (MEng)
Master of Science (MSc)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)


Electrical Engineering

Graduate students conduct research under the supervision of a faculty member in one of four research areas: communications, digital systems, electronic materials, power systems.

Master of Engineering (MEng)
Master of Science (MSc)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)


Mechanical Engineering

Research programs range from fundamental investigations intended to advance theoretical understanding to practical studies intended to solve current industrial and environmental problems. A significant number of research projects involve industrial partners who provide funding, expertise, and access to special research facilities.

Master of Engineering (MEng)
Master of Science (MSc)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)


Physics and Engineering Physics

The research specialties of our department include experimental, observational or theoretical aspects of the following fields: 

  • Atmospheric physics 
  • Advanced materials/Devices research
  • Synchrotron radiation research
  • Subatomic physics
  • Plasma physics
  • Solar-terrestrial physics
  • Nuclear materials and transmutations

Master of Science (MSc)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)


Ph.D. Dual Degree Programs

USask's Electical Engineering and Chemical Engineering graduate programs have partnered with The Indian Instiute of Technology - Roorkee to offer Ph.D. Dual Degree programs.  For more information, please see our page on dual degrees.