Civil Engineering, M. Eng.

Master’s Degree

A candidate for the Master’s degree may proceed by either a thesis (M.A.Sc.) or project (M.Eng.) program. In each case the candidate is required to spend at least one calendar year in full-time graduate study, or the equivalent in part-time graduate study at McMaster University. All full-time Master’s candidates must attend and participate in the Department of Civil Engineering Graduate Student Seminar Day each year, for the first 6 terms (24 months) of study. Regulations for Master’s examinations are available from the Department.

Requirements

A candidate for the M.Eng. degree (Civil Engineering) is required to successfully complete eight graduate half courses (or equivalent), which may include no more than two 600 level courses, to be chosen from annual list of courses published by the department. The full program is expected to take 12-20 months full-time study. This is a limited enrolment program and will accept full-time and part-time students.