Master Of Applied Science - Building Engineering

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in Building Engineering at Carleton University, the following Academic Requirements must be met:

• Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an engineering or related program that is deemed acceptable by the Director and supervisor(s).
• A minimum GPA of B+ is required for admission into the M.Eng. and M.A.Sc. programs.
• For the Ph.D. program, applicants must hold a master’s degree from an engineering program with at least an A- average.

In cases where the Director finds the educational background inadequate, students may be admitted conditionally, requiring them to take additional courses to complete their Building Engineering degree program.

The following prerequisite courses (or equivalents, as evaluated by the Director) are required for admission into any of the programs:

• Calculus I (MATH 1004)
• Linear Algebra I (MATH 1104)
• Thermodynamics and/or heat transfer (MAAE 2400)
• General or applied physics (e.g., statics or dynamics) (PHYS 1004)
• A course with a substantial technical computer and/or hand-drawing element (ECOR 1054, CIVE2004, CIVE3209)
• A course with at least an element of basic computer programming or demonstration of programming skills (ECOR 1051, ECOR1606, ECOR2606)

It is important to note that transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is essential to have a relevant engineering degree with high honors (defined as 80% or above, 3.0 on a 4 GPA system, or 15 out of 20 on a 20 point system). Preference will be given to applicants with external scholarships to support their studies.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the academic year starts in September, and the application file should ideally be complete by March 1st for registration in the Fall semester.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Carleton is English. For admission into Carleton’s graduate programs, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university.

If your first language is not English, you can demonstrate your language proficiency by:

• Presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table below;
• Showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
• Presenting official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a university in any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Applicants who present their most recent degree and transcripts from a Canadian institution are exempt from language proficiency requirements, unless otherwise required by an individual program.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.

Minimum Language Proficiency (ESL) test score requirement:

* IELTS One-Skill Retake is accepted

TOEFL MyBest Scores is accepted

Please note that some graduate programs may require a higher level of understanding of the English language and will have higher ESL requirements. It is your responsibility to review and meet the minimum requirements of the program to which you are applying. The Graduate Studies reserves the right to require further documentation or additional testing if they feel it necessary to demonstrate the required level of English language proficiency.

Carleton University is committed to ensuring that all students have fair access to English Language testing, including those students who require accommodations to complete the test. All tests accepted by Graduate Studies offer accommodations to students who require it, including but not limited to students with disabilities, and nursing mothers. Please note that arranging accommodations for an ESL test may take up to six weeks.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.