Program Overview

Master of Applied Science Civil Engineering

The Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering is a research-based program that offers students the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics in civil engineering. The program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen area of specialization, as well as the ability to conduct original research.

Program Overview

• Degree offered: Master of Applied Science (MASc)
• Registration status options: Full-time, Part-time
• Language of instruction: English
• Program option (expected duration of the program): within two years of full-time study
• Academic units: Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Civil Engineering

Program Description

The Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Civil Engineering (OCICE) combines the research strengths and resources of the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University with that of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa. The Institute offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Applied Science (MASc), Master of Engineering (MEng), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering.

Main Areas of Research

• Construction engineering and management
• Environmental engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Structural engineering
• Sustainable Materials and Construction
• Water resources engineering

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

• Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Specialization in Science, Society and Policy (MASc)
• Master of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering (MASc)
• Master of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering Specialization in Environmental Sustainability (MASc)
• Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (MEng)
• Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering (MEng)
• Doctorate in Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD)
• Doctorate in Philosophy in Environmental Engineering (PhD)

Fees and Funding

• Program fees: The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program is available under the section Finance your studies.
• International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.
• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.

Notes

• Research activities can be conducted in either English or French or both, depending on the language used by the professor and the members of the research group.
• The program is governed by the regulations and procedures for Joint Graduate Programs and the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies at each of the two universities.
• In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.

Admission Requirements

• Hold a bachelors degree with specialization or a major in civil engineering, or in the sub-disciplines normally considered to be part of civil engineering with a minimum average of B (70%).
• International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.
• Applicants holding an honours bachelors (or major) degree in an engineering discipline other than civil engineering or in science may be considered for admission to a qualifying program with specific conditions.
• Demonstrate strong academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts, or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
• Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.

Masters with Thesis

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the calendars for the previous requirements.

• Students must meet the following requirements:
  • 15 course units in civil engineering (CVG) or environmental engineering (EVG) at the graduate level
  • CVG 5366 Master's Seminar in Civil Engineering
  • THM 7999 Master's Thesis 1

Masters with Thesis, Accelerated Stream

Students must meet the following requirements:

• 9 optional course units in civil engineering (CVG) or environmental engineering at the graduate level
• CVG 5366 Master's Seminar in Civil Engineering
• THM 7999 Master's Thesis 2

Minimum Requirements

The passing grade in all courses is B. A student who has incurred two failures is withdrawn from the program.

Fast-Track from Masters to PhD

Students enrolled in the masters program in civil engineering at the University of Ottawa may be eligible to fast-track directly into the doctoral program without writing a masters thesis. For additional information, please consult the Admission Requirements section of the PhD program.

Research at the University of Ottawa

Located in the heart of Canadas capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa ranks among Canadas top 10 research universities. Our research is founded on excellence, relevance, and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Research at the Faculty of Engineering

Areas of research:

• Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering

Course Offerings

A wide range of courses are offered in the program, including but not limited to:

• CVG 5101 Construction Equipment Management
• CVG 5111 Hydraulic Structures
• CVG 5112 Numerical modelling in water resources
• CVG 5124 Coastal Engineering
• CVG 5142 Advanced Structural Dynamics
• CVG 5143 Advanced Structural Steel Design
• CVG 5144 Advanced Reinforced Concrete
• CVG 5145 Theory of Elasticity
• CVG 5146 Numerical Methods of Structural Analysis
• CVG 5147 Theory of Plates and Shells
• CVG 5148 Prestressed Concrete Design
• CVG 5149 Structural Stability
• CVG 5150 Advanced Concrete Technology
• CVG 5151 Advanced Timber Design
• CVG 5153 Wind Engineering
• CVG 5154 Random Vibration
• CVG 5155 Earthquake Engineering
• CVG 5156 Finite Element Methods I
• CVG 5157 Finite Element Methods II
• CVG 5158 Elements of Bridge Engineering
• CVG 5159 Long Span Structures
• CVG 5160 Sediment Transport
• CVG 5161 Mechanics of Unsaturated Soils
• CVG 5162 River Hydraulics
• CVG 5175 Numerical Methods for Geotechnical Engineers
• CVG 5181 Decentralized Wastewater Management
• CVG 5182 Water Resources Management
• CVG 5183 Mixing and Transport of Pollutants in Water Bodies
• CVG 5184 Construction Cost Estimating
• CVG 5185 Construction Life Cycle Analysis
• CVG 5186 Project Information Management
• CVG 5187 Rock Mechanics
• CVG 5188 Loads on Structures
• CVG 5189 Blast Engineering
• CVG 5190 Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures
• CVG 5191 Diagnosis and Prognosis of Concrete Infrastructure
• CVG 5192 Characterization Methods for Materials
• CVG 5193 Instrumentation and Experimental Design for Civil Engineering
• CVG 5212 Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources
• CVG 5214 Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure
• CVG 5216 Climate-Resilient Infrastructures in a Changing Climate
• CVG 5301 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
• CVG 5308 Wastewater Treatment Principles and Design
• CVG 5309 Estimation and Identification in Dynamics using Data
• CVG 5310 Advanced Computational Modeling Strategies of Historic Buildings
• CVG 5311 Bridge Design
• CVG 5312 Durability of Concrete Structures
• CVG 5313 Seismic Analysis and Design of Concrete Structures
• CVG 5314 Geotechnical Hazards
• CVG 5320 Fire Behaviour of Materials
• CVG 5333 Research Methodology
• CVG 5366 Master's Seminar in Civil Engineering
• CVG 6000 Projet en génie civil / Civil Engineering Report
• CVG 6108 Directed Studies I
• CVG 6109 Directed Studies II
• CVG 6301 Special Topics in Structures
• CVG 6303 Special Topics in Structures
• CVG 6304 Special Topics in Geotechnical Engineering
• CVG 6305 Special Topics in Geotechnical Engineering
• CVG 6306 Special Topics in Water Resources
• CVG 6307 Special Topics in Water Resources
• CVG 6308 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering
• CVG 6309 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering
• CVG 6310 Special Topics in Materials & Construction Management
• CVG 6311 Special Topics in Materials & Construction Management
• CVG 6508 Études dirigées I
• CVG 6509 Études dirigées II
• CVG 7100 Geotechnical Case Studies
• CVG 7101 Advanced Soil Mechanics
• CVG 7103 Pavement and Materials
• CVG 7104 Earth Retaining Structures
• CVG 7105 Advanced Foundation Engineering
• CVG 7107 Numerical Methods in Geomechanics
• CVG 7109 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
• CVG 7110 Road Safety Analysis
• CVG 7111 Advanced Building Characterization, Conservation and Rehabilitation
• CVG 7112 Wood structures and fire
• CVG 7113 Practical applications of fire protection
• CVG 7114 Probability, Statistics, Stochastic Processes and Statistical Inference in Engineering
• CVG 7115 Structural Assessment of Historic Buildings
• CVG 7116 Fundamentals of Geomechanics
• CVG 7120 Solid Mechanics
• CVG 7122 Finite Element Analysis 1
• CVG 7123 Earthquake Analysis and Design of Structures
• CVG 7124 Finite Element Analysis 2
• CVG 7126 Advanced Steel Structures
• CVG 7128 Prestressed Concrete
• CVG 7130 Advanced Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete
• CVG 7137 Dynamics of Structures
• CVG 7138 Masonry Behavior and Design
• CVG 7151 Traffic Engineering
• CVG 7153 Urban Transportation
• CVG 7154 Highway Geometric Design
• CVG 7158 Airport Planning
• CVG 7170 Fundamentals of Fire Safety Engineering
• CVG 7171 Fire Dynamics I
• CVG 7172 Fire Dynamics II
• CVG 7173 People in Fires
• CVG 7174 Fire Modelling
• CVG 7175 Design for Fire Resistance
• CVG 7181 Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering
• CVG 7184 Blast Load Effects on Structures
• CVG 7185 Topics in Fire Safety
• CVG 7300 Topics in Structures
• CVG 7301 Topics in Structures
• CVG 7302 Topics in Structures
• CVG 7303 Topics in Structures
• CVG 7304 Topics in Structures
• CVG 7305 Topics in Geotechnique
• CVG 7306 Topics in Geotechnique
• CVG 7307 Topics in Geotechnique
• CVG 7308 Topics in Geotechnique
• CVG 7309 Topics in Geotechnique
• CVG 7310 Topics in Transportation
• CVG 7311 Topics in Transportation
• CVG 7312 Topics in Transportation
• CVG 7313 Topics in Transportation
• CVG 7314 Topics in Transportation
• CVG 7315 Topics in Fire Safety
• CVG 7316 Topics in Fire Safety
• CVG 7317 Topics in Fire Safety
• CVG 7318 Topics in Fire Safety
• CVG 7337 Energy and the Critical Zone
• CVG 8366 Doctoral Seminar in Civil Engineering
• CVG 9998 Examen général de doctorat / Comprehensive Examination (PhD)