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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MSc), thesis-based
Master of Engineering (MEng) thesis-based and course-based

Areas of Study:
Civil Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Energy and Environment (Interdisciplinary)
Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary)
Specializations include:  Avalanche Mechanics; Biomechanics; Bituminous Materials; Geotechnical Engineering; Materials Engineering; Project Management; Structures & Solid Mechanics; Transportation Engineering; Water Resources

Doctor of Philosophy
See “Engineering Programs.”

Project Management Specialization
In addition to the “Engineering Program” degree requirements, a minimum of five years industrial experience, except in thesis-based degrees.

Note: If the student does not consult the supervisor before selecting courses, Department approval may be withheld.

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Schulich School of Engineering requirements, the Department normally requires:

Master of Science
a) A minimum of four and a maximum of eight half courses
b) Research and thesis work as major components of the program

Master of Engineering (thesis-based)
a) Five to eight half courses
b) A thesis related to original analysis and/or design

Master of Engineering (course-based)
a) Ten to twelve half courses

Doctor of Philosophy
a) A minimum of six half courses beyond the baccalaureate
b) A minimum of two and a maximum of six half courses beyond the Master’s degree
c) A detailed research proposal
d) A candidacy exam which has both a written and oral component. The written component will be a four hour open book exam usually held a week prior to the oral exam.

All full-time Master of Science and doctoral students, except for those registered in Environmental Engineering 601 or Biomedical Engineering 605 or 607, are required to register and participate in the Research Seminar course Civil Engineering 601.   Please note: These seminars are offered multiple times on different research topics and as such, Master of Science students are required to take Civil Engineering 601 two times and doctoral students three times while in program. 

All graduate students who require access to Civil Engineering laboratories are required to complete a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) course and other required safety training courses before gaining access to the laboratories.