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Master of Engineering Science M.A.Sc

Laurentian University

  • Sudbury, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Research-based engineering master degree 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

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts in Engineering Science M.A.Sc. Evaluate topics including students choose a focus such as mining. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.

Career outcomes

  • Environmental
  • Water resources
  • Geotechnical and sustainability engineering
  • Environmental consulting
  • Waste management
  • Mining
  • Research and development

Curriculum

  • Students choose a focus such as mining
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronics
  • Chemical or sustainability engineering. Required courses include research methods and a seminar
  • Plus electives such as advanced mine design
  • Project management and fault detection and diagnostics. The M.A.Sc. Adds a nine-credit thesis and needs a signed supervisor agreement
  • About 24 credits in total.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
  • Typically a B average (75% for most thesis programmes
  • 70% for some)
  • WES evaluation for degrees from outside North America
  • Supervisor identified for thesis streams
  • Three references
  • Statement of interest and CV.
  • Varies by programme
  • Typically a B average (M.Eng.: B standing 70% or CGPA 2.8 of 4)
  • Programme pages returned HTTP 500 on 2026-10-22
  • Search-result text only (not used as a source) suggested MBA assessed on GPA and GMAT.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (programme-specific, E.g. M.Eng. A bachelor's in engineering), WES evaluation for degrees from outside North America, Supervisor identified for thesis streams.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 88 (tests before 2026-01-01) or 4.5 overall with 5.0 Writing and Speaking (from 2026-01-01)
  • PTE Academic 60
  • Cambridge 176 (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
  • Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letters (If Applicable)
  • CV or Resume (If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: September 15 June
  2. January 15 October
  3. May 15 February unless the programme sets its own. Apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC)
  4. Up to two programmes
  5. Fee 113 CAD. Complete the checklist in the myLaurentian Portal
  6. Referees send reference forms
  7. Conditional offers may need official transcripts
  8. A WES evaluation and language scores. Thesis streams: contact faculty supervisors first. Accept the offer in the portal and pay the tuition deposit to receive the Letter of Acceptance. Apply for a study permit with it (programmes over 6 months).

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,476 CAD
Application fee$113 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusSudbury
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture
DepartmentSchool of Engineering and Computer Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value24
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    15 Feb 2027

    93 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Oct 2027

    335 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.