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Master of Science (M.Sc.)

M.Sc. is a research program requiring a minimum of 45 credits to be distributed as follows: 28 credits of thesis work, a set of one-semester courses with a combined weight of no less than 16 credits, and a one-credit seminar. The M.Sc. program is a full-time program.

Eligibility

In the case of all Master's programs, applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or the equivalent, with a minimum CGPA equivalent to 3.3 on a scale of 4.0. Satisfaction of these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Program Requirements

The length of study for full-time students is approximately eighteen (18) months for any of the Master's degree options. The time limit to complete a Master's degree is 3 years (full time) and 5 years part time. The M.Sc. program is only available on a full-time basis.

Mechanical Engineering (Thesis) (M.Sc.) (45 credits)

Offered by: Mechanical EngineeringÌý(Faculty of Engineering) Ìý Ìý
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight:Ìý45

Program Description

The M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering is a research-oriented program that focuses on planning and conducting research as well as organizing and presenting research results, supervised by one or more professors who are experts in the field.

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Thesis Courses (28 credits)

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Course Title Credits
MECH 691M.Sc. Thesis Literature Review. 13

M.Sc. Thesis Literature Review.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A comprehensive literature review in the general area of the thesis topic, to be completed in the first semester.

MECH 692M.Sc.Thesis Research Proposal.4

M.Sc.Thesis Research Proposal.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Initiation of research with particular emphasis on the definition of the thesis topic.

MECH 693M.Sc.Thesis Progress Report 1.3

M.Sc.Thesis Progress Report 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A first status report on the progress in the thesis research.

MECH 694M.Sc. Thesis Progress Report 2.6

M.Sc. Thesis Progress Report 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A second status report on the progress in the thesis research.

MECH 695M.Sc. Thesis.12

M.Sc. Thesis.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Submission of the M.Sc. thesis for examination.

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²Ñ·¡°ä±áÌý691 M.Sc. Thesis Literature Review.Ìýmust be completed in the first term of the student's program.

Required Course (1 credit)

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Course Title Credits
MECH 609Seminar.1

Seminar.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

All candidates for a Master's degree (except those in the Aerospace Program) must present one seminar dealing with their research topic, and attend at least twelve seminars presented by other Masters students.

Complementary Courses (16 credits)

A minimum of 16 credits (500, 600, or 700 level) from the Faculty of Engineering or Faculty of Science, at least 8 of which must be from within the Faculty of Engineering. FACC courses will not count toward the complementary course credits.

* The M.Eng. Thesis has been changed to the M.Sc. (Thesis) program as of Fall 2021.

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