- Dalhousie University offers a Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.
- The department provides a various degree in this program are:
- MEng in Civil Engineering (2 years)
- MASc in Civil Engineering (2 years)
- PhD in Civil Engineering (3-4 years)
- This degree is generally more appropriate for students interested in pursuing a career in research and development.
- The program of study consists of 4 courses, a seminar, and a research thesis. The thesis results must be summarized and defended in an oral presentation.
- In most cases, full-time students complete all the requirements for a Master's degree in 16 to 24 months.
- The course that students study in this program are:
- Transportation
- Hydrotechnical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Materials and Structural Engineering
- The professional practice of a Civil Engineer includes the conception, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of private and public projects.
- The Engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.
- All faculty members supervise graduate students while actively pursuing leading-edge research opportunities and providing technical expertise to industry projects.
- The student-faculty ratio of the program is 16:1 which increases the interaction between professors and students.
- The department of Civil and Resource Engineering has a firmly established record of collaboration with industry and government, as well as participation in national research programs.
- It provides an educational experience that will prepare you to become a successful professional, capable of undertaking both life-long learning and further advanced studies.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 52,000 USD after completion of the program.