Master of Applied Science in Building Engineering/Building Science

The BCIT Building EngineeringBuilding Science Master of Applied Science program provides students with the capabilities to independently conduct rigorous, innovative research and publish, present, and defend those research outcomes to expert peers.

A core course component teaches advanced knowledge and skills leading to a holistic understanding of building performance. Specialized elective technical courses prepare students with in-depth knowledge to enable them to conduct research in their particular area. A well-structured research component is included in the program to enable students to develop research skills.

Students are required to complete a research methods course, conduct a literature survey, develop a research plan, write a research proposal, undertake innovative scientific research and complete a comprehensive research thesis that advances scientific knowledge. Students will conduct research independently with guidance from a thesis supervisory committee.

The Master of Applied Science program:

Offers an interdisciplinary curriculum
Specializes in building science
Emphasizes an engineering approach for practical problem solving
Focuses on applied research to provide solutions to industry problems
Engages students in interdisciplinary research
Is supported by a strong foundation of research infrastructure unique to western Canada
Delivers a first-of-a-kind program in BC and western Canada

Meet the following entrance requirements Upload proof of meeting the following to your online application: English: 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 View other ways to meet the English requirement Post-secondary: one of the following: A 4-year bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or architecture with a GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0 (70%) or A 4-year bachelor’s degree with a major in a related natural science field with a GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0 (70%), preferably with an Architectural and Building Technology (ABT) diploma (Building Science option) or equivalent building science industry experience. GPA will be calculated by using grades earned in the last two years of full-time study in the undergraduate degree. IELTS Academic - Overall score 6.5 No band less than 6.0. TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score 86 No section score less than 20.