Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] - Master [2 Years]
$14,670 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] Civil Engineering

  • Dalhousie University offers a Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.
  • The department provides a various degree in this program are:
    • MEng in Civil Engineering (2 years)
    • MASc in Civil Engineering (2 years)
    • PhD in Civil Engineering (3-4 years)
  • This degree is generally more appropriate for students interested in pursuing a career in research and development.
  • The program of study consists of 4 courses, a seminar, and a research thesis. The thesis results must be summarized and defended in an oral presentation.
  • In most cases, full-time students complete all the requirements for a Master's degree in 16 to 24 months.
  • The course that students study in this program are:
    • Transportation
    • Hydrotechnical Engineering
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Materials and Structural Engineering
  • The professional practice of a Civil Engineer includes the conception, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of private and public projects.
  • The  Engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.
  • All faculty members supervise graduate students while actively pursuing leading-edge research opportunities and providing technical expertise to industry projects.
  • The student-faculty ratio of the program is 16:1 which increases the interaction between professors and students.
  • The department of Civil and Resource Engineering has a firmly established record of collaboration with industry and government, as well as participation in national research programs.
  • It provides an educational experience that will prepare you to become a successful professional, capable of undertaking both life-long learning and further advanced studies.
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 52,000 USD after completion of the program.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $12645 $12645
Books and supply $2025 $2025
Total Fees $14670 $14670

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 92 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 300 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students should have completed a Bachelor or Master of Civil Engineering degree from a recognized university.
  • A minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 60 credit hours of study is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed a 3-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.