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Master of Building Engineering and Building Science
British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Burnaby, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A research master's degree in building science with a thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Building Engineering and Building Science. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
- not verified university learning objectives.
Career outcomes
- Building envelope
- acoustics
- engineering and architectural consulting firms
- universities and colleges
- research institutes
- government agencies
- manufacturers and testing agencies
- doctoral study
Curriculum
- Core courses build a holistic understanding of building performance and specialised electives prepare students for research in their area. Students complete a research methods course
- literature survey
- research plan
- proposal and a thesis that advances scientific knowledge
- supervised by a committee.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A relevant bachelor's degree (for the MSc in Applied Computing a computer science degree with a 2.8 out of 4.0 GPA in the final 30 credits
- or an alternate-entry route with a 3.0 GPA and bridging courses)
- English Studies 12 (67%) under the Graduate Studies category
- competitive selection by the programme committee in application rounds.
Minimum GPA
2.4
Accepted academic background
Relevant bachelor degree (computer science for MSc Applied Computing; electrical/electronics engineering for MEng Smart Grid; engineering or architecture 4-year degree for Building Science) with GPA minimum; alternate entry with bridging courses; competitive two-step selection; ICES credential evaluation for degrees from outside Canada, US, UK, Australia, New Zealand
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
- PTE Academic no section below 4
- Duolingo was 86 with no section below 20)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport
- prior degree certificate
- academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- and a statement of purpose
- a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Building Engineering and Building Science. Prepare prior degree records
- academic transcripts
- identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
- references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,000 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $154 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Burnaby Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Construction and the Environment |
| Department | Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 33 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 31 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,000 CAD per year. The application fee is $154 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 2.4. Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale, PTE Academic no section below 4, Duolingo was 86 with no section below 20), IELTS Academic 6.5.