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Master of Applied Science in Building Engineering/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: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Expected learning areas include core courses build a holistic understanding of building performance and specialised electives prepare students for research in their area. These outcomes should be verified against the program curriculum.
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
- English Studies 12 under the Graduate Studies category
- competitive selection by the programme committee in application rounds.
Minimum GPA
2.4
Accepted academic background
Relevant bachelor degree 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
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Undergraduate Degree Certificate
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Identification
- Curriculum Vitae if Requested
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Check the programme's entrance requirements and application rounds. Apply online through EducationPlannerBC from the programme page and pay the 154 CAD application fee. Upload bachelor degree transcripts and any pre-entry assessment form as PDF files. Credentials from outside Canada
- the US
- UK
- Australia or New Zealand need an ICES evaluation. The Graduate Program Committee reviews and ranks applications. Accepted students pay the non-refundable 6000 CAD commitment fee. Receive the IRCC Letter of Acceptance and apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,850 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $154 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 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 | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
199 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 $17,850 CAD per year. The application fee is $154 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 2.4. Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120.