Graduate Programs Guide - Master's Degree Requirements

Master of Science degree options 

See separately the requirements for PRIME program.

Master of Science (Thesis Option):
            Candidates must complete a coherent plan of study based in engineering or engineering science consisting of eight graduate or advanced level courses and an acceptable thesis, which is normally sponsored by a member of the engineering faculty. The program must include ENGN2010/2020 (Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Physics) or their equivalent (must be 2000 level) and two additional 2000-level engineering courses other than ENGN2980 (Special Projects: Reading Research and Design).  ENGN2980 may be counted up to two times towards satisfying the degree requirements;  it is typical that students sign up for two semesters of ENGN2980 as part of their thesis preparations.  Classes in engineering management (PRIME) are not acceptable for use as one of the 2000-level engineering classes. The remainder of the eight classes may include up to two 1000-level engineering classes, other approved science classes or PRIME classes.  Students should choose courses in consultation with the student’s advisor to develop a coherent program.   

Master of Science (Non-Thesis Option):
            Candidates must complete a coherent plan of study based in engineering or engineering science consisting of eight graduate or advanced level courses.  The program must include ENGN2010/2020 (Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Physics) or their equivalent (must be 2000 level) and three additional 2000-level engineering courses other than ENGN2980 (Special Projects: Reading Research and Design).  Courses in engineering management (PRIME) are not acceptable for use as one of the 2000-level engineering classes.  The remaining courses may include one ENGN2980 class and up to three 1000-level Engineering, other approved science classes or PRIME classes.  Students should choose courses in consultation with the student’s advisor to develop a coherent program. 

There are no requirements for full-time study. The proposed program of study must be approved by the Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Engineering. 

Note that students enrolled in the Ph.D. program, including first-year fellowship students, should understand that an application to receive a non-thesis Sc.M. in Engineering must be approved by the student's research advisor.