Programs

Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering - Nuclear Engineering

• Admit term: Fall; Winter; Spring
• Application deadline: follow the links above to learn more about application deadlines

The Master of Engineering is a course-based degree option, which may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. Those students who are registered full-time will normally complete the degree in three to four terms. This is a self-funded degree option, therefore, students will not be provided with funding or be assigned a supervisor. Students within the MEng program may also apply to the Master of Engineering - Nuclear Engineering program, which was created in partnership between the University of Waterloo, McMaster University, and the University of Western Ontario. Please visit the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies web site to learn more about engineering graduate studies at the University of Waterloo.

Master of Applied Science
Master of Applied Science - Water

• Admit terms: Fall; Winter; Spring
• Application deadlines: follow the links above to learn more about application deadlines

The Master of Applied Science is a research-focused degree option, which may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis, though full-time enrolment is strongly encouraged. A student who is registered full-time in the MASc will normally complete the degree in two years; the first year is focused primarily on coursework, while the second year is largely research-based.

Admission into the MASc program is based on the agreement of a faculty member in the candidate’s area of specialization who is willing to act as a research supervisor and provide funding. If you are applying for the MASc program, you are strongly encouraged to communicate with a prospective supervisor in the research group that you are interested in prior to submitting your online application. While it is not a requirement that you do this, it is a valuable opportunity to determine whether your research interests align with the faculty member you are most interested in studying with. You are also encouraged to type the name of your preferred supervisor(s) into the appropriate section of the online application.

Please visit the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies web site to learn more about engineering graduate studies at the University of Waterloo.

Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy - Water

• ​Admit terms: Fall; Winter; Spring
• Application deadlines: follow the links above to learn more about application deadlines

The Doctor of Philosophy is meant for those students who wish to undertake independent and unique research, and present a compelling research problem in thesis form. This degree option may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis, though full-time enrolment is strongly encouraged. A student who is registered full-time in the PhD program will normally complete the degree in four years. By the end of the fourth term, the student is required to successfully pass the PhD Comprehensive Examination, and complete three graduate level courses with a minimum overall average of 70%. The final two years of the degree will be dedicated to writing and formally defending the research thesis, which should reflect critical awareness and the understanding of research in the field, as well as a demonstrated ability to critically analyze and present new information.

If you are applying for the PhD program, you are strongly encouraged to communicate with a prospective supervisor in the research group that you are interested in prior to submitting your online application. While it is not a requirement that you do this, it is a valuable opportunity to determine whether your research interests align with the faculty member you are most interested in studying with. You are also encouraged to type the name of your preferred supervisor(s) into the appropriate section of the online application.

Please visit the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies web site to learn more about engineering graduate studies at the University of Waterloo.