Engineering Science (MASc) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

The master of applied science (MASc) in engineering science is a research program that has a primary emphasis on the thesis rather than course work, is more exploratory than the master of engineering (MEng) program, and covers a greater range of study.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences | Department: School of Engineering Science | Duration: six terms | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

This program consists of course work and a thesis for a minimum of 30 units. The courses will normally be selected in consultation with the supervisor. ENSC 820 may not be used towards the MASc course requirements. Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies in the student’s background. If the subject matter of a required course has been previously completed for credit, the course may not be completed again for credit.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulation 1.3 in the SFU Calendar and have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, engineering science, or a related area, with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (B average) from a recognized university, or equivalent.

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.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

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