MSE: Materials Science and Engineering MASc

Master of Applied Science

Program Description

The MASc program provides students with an opportunity to pursue advanced study and research with the guidance of experts in their respective fields. Studying in a chosen area of specialty and developing skills through hands-on experience in the MSE world-class labs provides students with the ability to either pursue PhD studies or to move out into industry with enriched skills and knowledge. This full-time program demands commitment and passion for research in materials engineering. For those interested in continuing to PhD-level research, successful completion of the MASc is the normal route.

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Students are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Materials Science and Engineering's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • For students whose primary language is not English, the department requires a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:

    • Paper-based TOEFL: minimum score of 580 and 4 on the Test of Written English (TWE)

    • Internet-based TOEFL: minimum score of 93/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

Program Requirements

  • Coursework. The program of study normally includes 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (four half courses), including:

    • MSE1000H0, the mandatory weekly Graduate Research Seminar MASc (0.5 FCE)

    • Three half courses (1.5 FCEs), one of which must be chosen from the list of MSE graduate course offerings.

  • JDE1000H Ethics in Research, a non-credit graduate ethics seminar (0.0 FCE).

  • The required thesis is based upon research work carried out in the department. The thesis must be presented at an oral examination.

  • Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Materials Science and Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.