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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 Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)    
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight: 45

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)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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MECH 691 M.Sc. Thesis Literature Review. must be completed in the first term of the student's program.

Required Course (1 credit)

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.

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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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