Master of Applied Science (MASc)
Overview
Our MASc is a research-based program that combines advanced coursework with a thesis supervised by one of our faculty members.
This two-year degree is funded by the department and serves as an excellent platform to launch a career in research or to pursue doctoral studies.
Length of Study
Timely completion of the MASc degree requirements is a condition of financial support and continued registration.
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Degree Requirements:
- Five approved technical graduate courses
- JDE1000H “Ethics in Research” Seminar
- ECE Colloquium: Distinguished Lecture Series
- Attendance at the DLS is mandatory for all MASc students.
- MASc Thesis Proposal
- MASc Oral Examination (MOE) of MASc Thesis
Schedule for Timely Completion of MASc Program
| Program Entry | 5 Courses + JDE1000H | Thesis Proposal | Thesis Research and Write-up | Thesis Oral Examination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Complete over Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 | Complete by January 2024 | Complete over Winter 2024 through Winter 2025 | Complete by April 2025 |
| Sep. 2023 | Complete over Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 | Complete by May 2024 | Complete over Summer 2024 through Summer 2025 | Complete by August 2025 |
| Jan. 2024 | Complete over Winter 2024 and Fall 2024 | Complete by September 2024 | Complete over Fall 2024 through Fall 2025 | Complete by December 2025 |
| May 2024 | Complete over Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 | Complete by January 2025 | Complete over Winter 2025 through Winter 2026 | Complete by April 2026 |
| Sep. 2024 | Complete over Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 | Complete by May 2025 | Complete over Summer 2025 through Summer 2026 | Complete by August 2026 |
| Jan. 2025 | Complete over Winter 2025 and Fall 2025 | Complete by September 2025 | Complete over Fall 2025 through Fall 2026 | Complete by December 2026 |
| May 2025 | Complete over Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 | Complete by January 2026 | Complete over Winter 2026 through Winter 2027 | Complete by April 2027 |
| Sep. 2025 | Complete over Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 | Complete by May 2026 | Complete over Summer 2026 through Summer 2027 | Complete by August 2027 |
| Jan. 2026 | Complete over Winter 2026 and Fall 2026 | Complete by September 2026 | Complete over Fall 2026 through Fall 2027 | Complete by December 2027 |