Graduate Studies

The School of Computational Engineering and Science will offer graduate programs leading to professional and research Master’s degrees in either Engineering or Science, depending on whether the supervisor is from the faculty of Engineering or Science.

Master's Program

The Master’s programs emphasize industry relevant academic research and development. The Master’s degree may be earned either with a thesis option, a coursework-and-project option, or with a coursework only option to be determined when an offer of admission is made.

There are three routes which a candidate for the Master’s degree can take:

  1. Coursework and thesis programs:
    M.A.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computational Engineering and Science.
  2. Coursework and project based programs:
    M.Eng. and M.Sc. in Computational Engineering and Science.
  3. Coursework based programs:
    M.Eng. and M.Sc. in Computational Engineering and Science.

Expected completion time for full-time registered students: Coursework (16 months), Coursework-and-project (16 months), Thesis (24 months)

Ph.D. Program

The objective of the PhD program is to provide candidates with broad multi-disciplinary training in computational engineering and science, in preparation for a career in university-level teaching, academic research or a career in industry. Graduates are expected to have acquired autonomy in conducting research, preparing scholarly publications, and the development and application of novel ideas. These objectives are met through a rigorous combination of course work beyond the Master’s level and independent research that clearly demonstrates innovation and a contribution to the field. The program is designed to provide both a broad knowledge of computational methods and training in basic research. Candidates must demonstrate a broad and sound background by way of a Comprehensive Examination to qualify for this degree. Expected time for completion is 48 months.

Expected completion time for full-time registered students: Thesis (48 months)