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

Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] Mechanical Engineering

  • Dalhousie University offers a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering for a duration of 2.3 years.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The University offers various degree programs in Computer Science that are:
    • MEng Mechanical Engineering (1.3 years)
    • MASc Mechanical Engineering (2.3 years)
    • PhD Mechanical Engineering (4.5 years)
  • Graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering program are designed to help students develop and strengthen their understanding through state-of-the-art research work, lectures, tutorials, and laboratory activities.
  • Modern, well-instrumented laboratories provide experience to ensure a thorough understanding and appreciation of the subject matter.
  • The department consists of 23 full-time faculty members and 70 postgraduate students.
  • The major research areas of the program are:
    • Marine robotics
    • Fluid mechanics
    • Solid mechanics
    • Heat Transfer
    • Energy systems, storage, and modeling
    • Manufacturing and advanced materials
  • This program requires at least four courses, one graduate seminar, and a research thesis.
  • The final seminars provide the students with an opportunity to develop skills in presentation and discussion of research topics in a public forum
  • The MASc degree requires 4 classes, of which 1 class may be a senior undergraduate course and all classes required to meet the degree requirements are considered essential classes.
  • Students must pass all graduate-level classes with a grade of at least B- grade and must pass an oral examination of their thesis.
  • The department of Mechanical Engineering offers a dynamic learning environment with hands-on learning opportunities. 
  • Job opportunities after the MASc Mechanical Engineering are Robotics, Supply chain management, Nanotechnology, etc and the average salary goes up to 57,005 USD.

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 4-year bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from a recognized university.
  • The related fields include a UG degree in engineering science, computational mathematics, applied computing, computer information systems.
  • GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

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

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with an upper second class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Students with bachelor's degrees in computer science or engineering from Indian universities are encouraged to submit their JEE or GATE scores.

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.