BEng Civil Engineering at McMaster University

Explore how to design, build and maintain the infrastructure that supports “civil-ization”, from buildings and roads to transit systems and water networks. Through hands-on labs, design projects and collaborative problem solving, students develop strong technical and practical skills in areas like structures, geotechnics and water resources. Graduates go on to careers shaping sustainable cities and addressing challenges like climate change and urban growth.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: Civil Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study a broad range of core areas in civil engineering at McMaster, including structural, geotechnical, transportation and water resources engineering . You can focus your learning through technical electives such as bridge design, foundation engineering, building science, traffic analysis, construction management and automation, hydrogeology, and wastewater treatment.

Career pathways

Graduates will be career-ready for high-demand areas such as infrastructure design, structural engineering, transportation systems, water resources, construction and project management.

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