Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Applied Science in Building Engineering/Building Science in Vancouver Canada | British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
8,960
(c. USD6,509.8)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The BCIT Building Engineering Building Science Master of Applied Science program equips students with the skills to independently perform thorough, original research and effectively communicate their findings to expert audiences through publications and presentations.
A foundational curriculum delivers advanced expertise for comprehensive building performance analysis, while specialized electives provide focused technical knowledge for specific research areas. The program incorporates a structured research component to cultivate essential investigative abilities.
Participants must complete research methodology training, perform literature reviews, formulate research strategies, prepare proposals, execute innovative scientific studies, and produce a substantive thesis contributing to scientific advancement. Research is conducted independently under the mentorship of a thesis advisory committee.
This Master of Applied Science program:
Features cross-disciplinary coursework
Concentrates on building science specialization
Prioritizes engineering solutions for real-world challenges
Targets practical research addressing industry needs
Facilitates collaborative interdisciplinary studies
Benefits from exceptional research facilities unique to Western Canada
Pioneers as the first program of its kind in British Columbia and Western Canada
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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
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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.
Tuition
CAD
8,960