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Program Description
The Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) in Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis): Environmental Engineering offered by the Department of Bioresource Engineering in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is a course-based program that emphasizes in-depth and skill-based learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in resourceful thinking, information literacy, and data analysis to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies). The program is designed to train environmental professionals and those with an undergraduate degree in engineering at an advanced level.
Keywords: sustainability, bio-remediation, environmental data analytics, environmental policy, pollution control, circular economy; ecological engineering, sustainable bioresource consumption and supply chain engineering, hydrology and water engineering and management, water resource and environmental systems engineering, soil and water ecology engineering, bioenvironmental engineering, sustainable engineering
Unique Program Features
- The program is typically aimed at individuals already employed in industry or seeking to improve their skills in specific areas (soil and water, structures and environment, waste management, environment protection, post-harvest technology, food process engineering, environmental engineering) to attain a higher level of engineering qualification.
- Learning activities include coursework, a research project, and, in some cases, an internship.
- The Environmental Engineering option emphasizes the development of interdisciplinary fundamental knowledge, practical applications in diverse environmental contexts, and the functional skills needed for solving environmental problems.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.4 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.
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Program Website
Department Contact
Graduate Program gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MScA%20in%20Bioresource%20Engineering) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | March 15 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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.