Master of Applied Science in Engineering

About this programme

Website: www.unbc.ca/engineering/master-applied-science-engineering The Master of Applied Science in Engineering degree is a research-based degree with a thesis. The degree is suited to students who wish to pursue a research-based program in engineering disciplines such as, but not limited to, civil, environmental, structural, and building sciences. MASc in Engineering students are expected to complete an original research program, culminating in the preparation of a thesis. Graduates are prepared for careers in applied research and engineering or for further academic study. The Master of Applied Science thesis is designed for candidates who wish to develop career interests related to applied scientific research, or who intend to pursue further academic research degrees. MASc students are required to complete 3 credit hours of the ENGR 700-3 Technical Research Communication course, 3 credit hours of the ENGR 701-3 Graduate Seminar in Engineering course, along with 6 credit hours of mandatory courses to be selected from graduate-level methods and/or analysis courses, a minimum of 6 credit hours of approved electives, and a 12 credit-hour thesis ( ENGR 790-12 ). It is expected that electives consist of engineering courses, and the thesis involves an independent investigation resulting in a scientific contribution. The 6 credit hours of electives must be graduate-level study (i.e., at or above the 600 level) or upper-level undergraduate courses selected from the courses available at UNBC. A maximum of 3 credit hours from independent studies can be counted towards the elective