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Materials Engineering (MASc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Specialize in material design, advanced manufacturing, coating technologies, and characterization techniques. Choose Materials Engineering (MASc) for its research-centric approach, commercial relevance, and diverse specializations, culminating in a master's degree that equips you with practical skills and a thesis showcasing original contributions to the field.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering  |  Duration: 2 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time ; co-op  |  Intake: September, January, May  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

A Master of Science in materials engineering equips you for careers in federal research laboratories, Canadian manufacturing companies within energy, automotive, and aerospace sectors, contributing to ongoing research and innovation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Within the department of Mechanical Engineering at Dalhousie University, candidate can apply to a degree of Master of Applied Science (MASc) in: The Master of Applied Science (MASc) is a thesis-based research degree that requires at least four courses, completion of the departmental gradate seminar requirements and a research thesis. The thesis must include an original contribution to the discipline and should include material of publishable quality. The MASc is the degree required in the Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie to pursue further study at the PhD level. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to any of the graduate programs in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In order to be considered for admission by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, an applicant must first be selected by a potential supervisor (faculty member) in the department.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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