Program Overview

Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering Program

The Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering program is offered by the Faculty of Engineering at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton.

Program Overview

The program offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree. The MEng degree is designed for students who wish to study one or more fields of geomatics engineering at an advanced level, with exposure to new geospatial technologies and a variety of application domains.

Master of Engineering (MEng) Degree

The MEng degree consists of 30 credit hours of coursework, selected in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies. The degree is designed to be completed in 3 or 4 academic terms, depending on the student's background. Co-op work terms are also encouraged.

MEng Degree Requirements

• Entry term: September
• Normal duration: 16-24 months
• Coursework required: 30 credit hours of coursework, at least 15 of which must be 6000 level courses
• Other requirements: Optional Co-op placement
• Residency: First term
• Time limit: 24 months (full-time) Undefined (part-time)
• Minimum GPA to be maintained: 3.0/B average

Co-op Program Option

The Engineering Co-op Program allows students to develop as professionals and build critical transferable skills, giving them a competitive edge when entering the job market. Participating in the co-op program allows students to apply the theory and knowledge they are learning in class to a professional work environment.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the co-op program, students must:

• Attend a co-op orientation session, held at the beginning of each Fall and Winter term.
• Be registered as a full-time student at UNB
• Obtain departmental approval from the Director of Graduate Studies, the academic advisor for MEng students
• Have completed at least 9 credit hours of the MEng course requirements (usually 3 courses)
• Be in good academic standing, with a minimum 3.0 GPA

Guidelines

GGE Master of Engineering students may seek up to 12 months of paid co-op work terms. Application for the first work term is normally made no earlier than the second term of study, in order to assess the student's standing in the graduate program.

MEng Admission Requirements

• Education: Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in Geodesy, Geomatics, or a related field (such as Geology, Geography, Physics, Math, Engineering, Science, Computer Science) from an accredited university.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0/4.3, or B Average (the equivalent of 70%)
• Language proficiency: International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed International English Language Testing System (ILETS) band 7 and/or a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92.
• Supervisor: None required. The Director of Graduate Studies will advise on course selections.