Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Civil Engineering (Thesis) is a research-intensive program offered by the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in research design, critical thinking, and information synthesis to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Program Description

The program is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of their area of specialty through courses selected with their supervisor. Students participate in a 2 to 3 semester independent research project which may focus on one of the following areas:

• structures
• infrastructure rehabilitation
• risk engineering
• fluid mechanics and hydraulics
• materials engineering
• soil behaviour
• soil mechanics and foundations
• water resources engineering
• environmental engineering
• transportation engineering

Unique Program Features

• The program is typically completed in 20-24 months.
• Students obtain a deeper understanding of their area of specialty through courses selected with their supervisor.
• Students participate in a 2 to 3 semester independent research project.

University-Level Admission Requirements

• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency

Program Specific Admission Requirements

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents.

Available Intakes

• Fall
• Winter

Application Deadlines

Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada)
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FALL | September 15 | January 1 | January 1
WINTER | February 15 | August 1 | August 1
SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A

Research Areas

The program focuses on the following research areas:

• Structural engineering
• Transportation engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Water resources engineering

Program Completion Duration

The program is typically completed in 20-24 months.