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The Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering provides advanced degree options including the Master of Applied Science (MASc), Master of Engineering (MEng), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Students meeting the requirements can pursue specialized studies in areas such as Building Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geomechanics, Structural Engineering, or Transportation Engineering.
This curriculum caters to those pursuing careers in either theoretical or practical research. The PhD track combines rigorous coursework with an in-depth research project, resulting in a dissertation guided by a faculty member from the CivMin department.
A completed undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto program with a minimum final-year grade point average (GPA) of B+ (3.3 out of 4.0 or 78%). Required grades must be achieved in each of the final two years of undergraduate study. Competitive admission averages are typically near or above 80% (A–).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Including Writing and Speaking Sections: Overall score: 93; Writing: 22; Speaking: 22
Academic English Level 60: Required score: B
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: Required score: 70 minimum total with at least 60 in each part.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
Cambridge Assessment English: Required score: minimum 185 overall with at least 176 in each component.