Engineering Science Graduates

Program Requirements

The School of Engineering Science offers two distinct Master's degrees, Master of Engineering (MEng), or Master of Applied Science (MASc) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

In addition, for current undergraduate students in the School of Engineering Science, we offer an accelerated master's BASc-MASc program.

Master of Applied Science

Program Length: Students are expected to complete the program requirements within six terms.

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. 

Students must complete:

Master of Engineering

Program Length: Students are expected to complete the program requirements within six terms.

This program consists of required courses and elective courses for a minimum of 30 units.

Students complete the following:

Doctor of Philosophy

Program Length: Students are expected to complete the program requirements in 12 terms.

This program consists of 18 units of course work, a qualifying examination, and a thesis. Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies in the student's background. 

Students must complete a minimum of 18 units of coursework beyond the MASc degree, including:

Supervision

MASc & PhD Students

In MASc program and PhD program, a supervisory committee must be established. 

Students should appoint their supervisory committee no later than their second term.

M.Eng Students

Supervisory Committee is not required for MEng students. The Associate Chair of the Graduate Program Committee is the default program advisor of all MEng students and will be the approver for MEng students' requests. 

Course Enrollment

HOW TO ENROLL?

Self-enrollment is done through the goSFU portal.

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