# MASc Program

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## Overview

The Master of Applied Science (MASc) is a graduate-level study program that includes a research investigation and the writing of a thesis. Requirements for the MASc include satisfactory completion of 30 credits of graduate-level courses, original research under the supervision of a faculty member, and a thesis. The thesis is assigned 12 credits and is counted as part of the coursework requirement. A typical completion time for the MASc is 24 months and all students must complete the program within 5 years.

[Student Status Classification](http://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/student-status-classification)

Students who must interrupt their studies for health or personal reasons, including childbirth and having primary responsibility for the care of a child, should apply for leave (see Leaves and Extensions).

[Leaves and Extensions](https://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/managing-your-program/leave-absence)

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#### Research Supervisory Committee

The MASc Supervisory committee must consist of:

• A minimum of **3 members**.

• One member must be the student’s supervisor.

• Another member is the Chair, who must be an Associate Member or Core Faculty of SBME, and not a supervisor or co-supervisor.

• At least 50% of the members of the supervisory committee must be members of The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Non-G+PS members do not need approval from G+PS for MASc committees (unless planning to transfer to the PhD program), however will be reviewed and approved by the student’s assigned Graduate Advisor. For details about the MASc thesis, [click here](https://bme.ubc.ca/courses/masc-program/masc-thesis-exam/).

[Explore Faculty & Their Research](https://bme.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/v3-2026-Research-Booklet-8.5-x-11-in-02182026-compressed.pdf)

#### Course Registration

The MASc program requires completion of at least 30 credits beyond the Bachelor’s degree, of which a thesis counts for 12 credits. The combination of the thesis and 500-level courses must total no fewer than 24 credits. Only courses numbered 300 or above can be used for credit. Candidates must obtain a minimum of 68% in each course used for credit or at least 60% in no more than 6 credits of course work used for credit.

#### Thesis/Seminar

All research students are required to register in their relevant thesis course year round (for both winter/summer terms). The seminar course is mandatory and students must be registered in and attend all seminars for the entirety of their program.

#### Thesis Exam

For out more about the [MASc Thesis Exam.](https://bme.ubc.ca/courses/masc-program/masc-thesis-exam/)

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| Seminar | Credits | Thesis | Credits |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| BMEG 598 | 1 | BMEG 599 | 12 |