Master of Engineering (MEng)
- 30 credits of course work
- 1 credit of seminar
MASC
- 18 credits of course work
- 1 credit of seminar
- MASC thesis
PhD
- 30 credits of course work (up to 18 credits transferable from a previous Masters)
- 1 credit of seminar
- Comprehensive Exam and Research Proposal
- PhD Dissertation + oral examination
Comprehensive exam
Each Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering is required to present in writing, and to defend orally, a research proposal. The purpose of the research proposal and its subsequent oral examination is to demonstrate to the Candidate’s supervisory committee that the Candidate has the knowledge and ability to pursue a Ph.D. in their chosen field. The Comprehensive Examination will include questions of a fundamental nature that are relevant to the proposed research topic.
All candidates shall complete the research proposal and schedule the oral examination within 24 months of starting their Ph.D. program. The Comprehensive Exam cannot be held until a student has successfully completed their coursework. Written letters need to be submitted to the graduate advisor from the student and their supervisor if an extension for the comprehensive exam is required for special cases, with a maximum of one-year extension