Program Description
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Civil Engineering (Thesis) offered by the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering is a research-intensive program that emphasizes specialized and intedisciplinary learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in research design, critical thinking, and information synthesis to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
Keywords: Structural engineering, Transportation engineering, Environmental engineering, Geotechnical engineering, Water resources engineering.
Unique Program Features
- The program is typically completed in 20-24 months over the course of which students obtain a deeper understanding of their area of specialty through courses selected with their supervisor;
- Students participate in a 2 to 3 semester independent research project which may focus on one of the following areas: structures, infrastructure rehabilitation, risk engineering, fluid mechanics and hydraulics, materials engineering, soil behaviour, soil mechanics and foundations, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, and transportation engineering.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
MSc in Civil Engineering website
Department Contact
Graduate Program gradinfo.civil [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20in%20Civil%20Engineering) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FALL |
September 15 | January 1 | January 1 |
| WINTER | February 15 | August 1 | August 1 |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.