British Columbia Institute of Technology - Graduate Programs

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Building Science

British Columbia Institute of Technology - Graduate Programs

Faculty:School of Construction and the Environment
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
Length:16 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $17,197

Cost shown is for the entire duration of study (2 Years).

Description:

The Master of Engineering in Building Science degree is designed to provide students from various engineering disciplines with advanced knowledge and skills to achieve a holistic understanding of building performance through a core course component, which is composed of a fundamental technical cluster, and an applied technical cluster. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of a specialty area through focused elective technical courses and a supervised research project.

The well-structured research component enables students to develop advanced research skills. Students are required to complete a research methods course and a comprehensive research project. This project will require students to define a research problem, develop a viable methodology and research design, and arrive at appropriate solutions or conclusions. Students are required to work with a project supervisor to define the research problem and submit a research report on their findings and recommendations.

Prerequisites:

Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. B]
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Applicants must have one of the following: two years of full-time post-secondary education in English in an English-speaking country with 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution or a 4-year bachelor’s degree in an engineering field with a GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0 (70%). GPA will be calculated by using grades earned in the last two years of full-time study in the undergraduate degree. Applicants must also Linear algebra and differential equations equivalent to UBC Math 221 and UBC Math 255. You are not required to take these specific UBC courses; they are listed here for you to refer to their course descriptions. If you have already studied these subjects as part of your bachelor’s degree, please give particulars in your online application: UBC Math 221 Matrix Algebra, UBC Math 255 Ordinary Differential Equations.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on January 20, 2019