Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] - Master [2 Years]
$6,683 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] Civil Engineering

  • McMaster University offers a Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering for a duration of 1-2 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
  • The MASc degree is a thesis-based program where students are required to complete courses in addition to writing and defending a thesis.
  • The objective of the program is to strengthen, in some specific areas, the knowledge gained at the undergraduate level, and to provide a significant introduction to research involving original investigation in these areas.
  • This research program requires the completion of the equivalent of 4 half graduate-level courses plus presentation and defense of a thesis embodying results of an original investigation.
  • Students get opportunities to do specialization in the following courses:
    • Bioelectrochemical systems
    • Bridge Engineering
    • Construction Data Sensing and Fusion
    • Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
    • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Intelligent Construction Systems
  • Students will be required to complete two full courses, of which at least one must be from within the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University.
  • Additional course work may be prescribed if deemed necessary by the candidate’s research supervisor.
  • All full-time Master’s students must attend and participate in the Department of Civil Engineering Graduate Student Seminar Day each year, for the first 6 terms (24 months) of study. 
  • This program is intended mainly for full-time candidates but may be taken on a part-time basis.
  • MASc also consists of a co-op program that is optional for the students.
  • Job opportunities after MASc Civil Engineering are Civil Engineer, Building control surveyor, etc and the average salary goes up to 53,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $6411 $6411
Health insurance $152 $152
Other Fees $120 $120
Total Fees $6683 $6683

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 88 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 60 90 3

MASc Civil Engineering

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG

Acceptance Rate

58.70%

International Students

5000

Graduation
  • Students must complete a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering field from a recognized university.
  • Students have a minimum B average grade in the last 2 years of the student’s undergraduate program. 

TOEFL iBT

An Overall score of 88 is required

PTE

An Overall score of 60 is required

IELTS

An Overall score of 6.5 is required

Documents Required
  • Official Academic Transcripts and Degree Completion Certificates
  • Statement of Interest
  • Resume/CV
  • ELP (TOEFL/IELTS) Scores (if applicable)
  • Proof of Permanent Resident Status (if applicable)
  • 2 Academic References

Offer Acceptance time

Within 30-40 days

Applications Deadline

25 January, 2023

Application Fee

$110 (6,650 INR)

Annual Tuition Fees

$8548  (5,16,812 INR)