Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Master of Applied Science may be pursued with full-time or part-time attendance. Admission and degree requirements are outlined below:

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for students admitted to the master's of applied science program are as follows:

• An Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent with a B standing (75%). International students please see admission requirements at UW GSO website Graduate Studies Calendar. 
• Three letters of reference at least two of which must normally be from academic sources
• Proof of competence in English (if applicable). (See Academic Regulations - English Language Proficiency Certification for other acceptable tests of English)

Students who do not meet the requirements outlined above may be considered for admission to a probationary program depending on their academic background. The admission requirements are at least a B+ standing (78%) in their last year of study or at least 3 years work experience with an overall average in their Bachelor's degree of B- (70%).

Degree Requirements

Degree requirements for the Master of Applied Science (MASc) are:

• Four one-term courses (0.5 unit weight) (500, 600 or 700 series) acceptable for graduate credit by the Department with an overall average of at least 70%
• Only one (1) 500 level course may be counted for credit
• The candidate is required to present a seminar on the thesis topic
• Submission and acceptance of a thesis embodying the results of the candidate's research. (The thesis is supervised by a faculty advisor, examined by a committee including two or more other members, and placed on display in the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Office.)
• Required to attend 10 Seminars within your program time limit. (Master’s Seminar, PhD Comprehensive or Defense or External Seminar)