Civil Engineering
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Master of Science (MSc)
Thesis-based program
Program overview
Having your pick of a wide range of exciting fields of study is what makes the Civil Engineering (MSc Thesis) program attractive to students. They can specialize in one of several sub-disciplines, including Biomechanics, Bituminous Materials, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Structures and Solid Mechanics, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources, Energy and Environment (Interdisciplinary), and Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary). After completing an in-depth, original research project related to their chosen sub-discipline, students get to write a corresponding thesis, allowing them to gain in-depth knowledge and research experience.
Completing this program
- Courses: Topics may include bituminous materials, theory of transport demand modelling, biological processes for wastewater treatment and more.
- Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original thesis.
- Professional Development Seminars: Students take two professional development seminars on communication styles, presentation skills and more.
Specializations
- Avalanche Mechanics (not available)
- Biomechanics
- Bituminous Materials
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Structures & Solid Mechanics
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Resources
- Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary)
- Engineering, Energy and Environment (Interdisciplinary)
- Project Management
Outcomes
Civil Engineer in corporate or government sectors, consulting industry, Management, or scientist.
A master’s degree in civil engineering will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.
Thesis-based program
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
Courses
Four courses minimum; Eight courses maximum
Two professional development seminars
Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar
Classroom delivery
Time commitment
Two years full-time; four years maximum
Supervisor
A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program
Fees and funding
See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.
Supervisors
Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.\ Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information.
Seeking Students
Development of Innovative Structural Systems for Bridges and Other Structures, Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges and Other Structures, Application of Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Other Structures, Design and Analysis for Serviceability and Sustainability of Concrete Structures, Computational Modelling of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures., Dynamic and Seismic Performance of Bridges., Computer-aided Analysis and Design of Structures., Temperature Effects on Concrete Structures. 2. Seiran Heshami
Seeking Students
Urban Systems for People and Planet Lab (US-PPlanet Lab), Urban Sustainability, Smart Cities, Climate Justice 3. Jeffrey Priest
Accepting Inquiries
Geomechanics of gas hydrates 4. Janaka Ruwanpura
Unavailable 5. Sylvia Sleep
Seeking Students
Life cycle assessment of emerging technologies; Sustainable infrastructure; Energy system modelling; Industrial decarbonization; Hydrogen; Mineralization; Carbon dioxide removal technologies; Techno-economic assessment
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Admission requirements
GPA
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
Minimum education
A four year BEng or BSc degree in Science, Medicine, Kinesiology, or other Engineering from a recognized institution.
Work samples
None
Documents
- C.V. or Resume
- Research Proposal
Reference letters
Two
Test scores
None
Safety Training
Students may be required to complete safety training in order to access labs.
English language proficiency (ELP)
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar.
*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.
Deadlines
For admission on September 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents - apply by March 1 | submit all supporting documents by March 30
- International students - apply by March 1 | submit all supporting documents by March 30
For admission on January 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents - apply by July 1 | submit all supporting documents by July 30
- International students - apply by July 1 | submit all supporting documents by July 30
For admission on May 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents - apply by Nov. 1 | submit all supporting documents by Nov. 1
- International students - apply by Nov. 1 | submit all supporting documents by Nov. 30
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
Are you ready to apply?
Learn more about this program
Department of Civil Engineering
Schulich School of Engineering\ ENE 231, 2500 University Drive NW\ Calgary, ABT2N 1N4\ 403.220.4816
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Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary\ 2500 University Drive NW\ Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
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