Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics

MS students in the structural engineering and structural mechanics concentration learn static and dynamic analysis of linear and nonlinear structures including modal analysis, the behavior of structural materials, and the design of structural systems in concrete and steel.

Students examine both current and potential problems in structural engineering. Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

Bridge rehabilitation and rating
Concrete fracture, damage, and creep
Failure process of concrete structures
Linear and nonlinear finite element analysis
Microstructures of materials
Structural dynamics and seismic response of structures
This curriculum provides a strong foundation for advanced work in professional practice, research, and teaching. It lays the groundwork for careers in private consulting or construction firms, industrial and governmental research laboratories, and universities, among others.

Applicants to the MS programs should have earned a GPA of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.0 based on the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate study Transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work English competency test Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take an English competency test Minimum required scores are iBT Internet-based TOEFL of 80 with sub-scores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Speaking 20 and Writing 21 New Paper-Based TOEFL after August 2018 of 60 with sub-scores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Writing 21 Institutional Testing Paper-Based TOEFL prior to August 2018 of 550 IELTS of 6.5 with all four sub-scores of at least 6.0 or PTE Academic of 54 with sub-scores of Reading 51 Listening 47 Speaking 53 and Writing 56 GRE general test scores PhD applicants only GRE general test scores are required only for applicants to our PhD programs Requirements are a minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 305 For score reporting our institution code is 1851 and no department code is required Application for Graduate Appointment form personal statement and rsumCV PhD applicants only These items are required for PhD applicants who want to be considered for fellowships assistantships tuition and fee waivers and other forms of financial aid Letters of recommendation PhD applicants only Letters should be written by people who are familiar with your academic work and who can assess your potential for success in graduate studies and research Note during the application process you will be asked to provide the email addresses of your references and UIC will contact these individuals to request the references directly