Flagstaff,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Building Science in Flagstaff United States | Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
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Flagstaff United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,778
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Building science integrates principles from physics, chemistry, engineering, architecture, and life sciences to analyze and enhance the technical functionality of structures, construction materials, and building systems. This discipline teaches you to design optimized buildings by examining how a structure behaves physically as an integrated system and how this affects energy conservation, longevity, occupant well-being, and indoor environmental conditions. As an academic field, building science focuses on the technical aspects of structures, construction materials, and systems, leveraging knowledge from multiple scientific and engineering domains. Mastering how buildings function as interconnected systems and their influence on energy use, structural integrity, comfort levels, and air quality is fundamental for advancing high-efficiency construction. Contemporary building science utilizes systemic modeling approaches (systems theory) and evidence-based methods to address architectural design challenges effectively.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
BS degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture,
or a BS degree in mathematics or a natural science,
or a bachelor's degree and passing score on the F.E. Civil exam
or an MS degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management,
or a Master of Architecture (M.Arch),
or a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
GRE revised General Test
Two letters of recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Applicants must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale for their bachelor's degree to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University.
Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation. If the degree awarded and the date of award is not on the transcripts, applicants must also include a separate degree certificate document.
All transcripts become the official property of the university and cannot be returned. Failure to provide complete information may delay your admission decision. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80.
BS degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture,
or a BS degree in mathematics or a natural science,
or a bachelor's degree and passing score on the F.E. Civil exam
or an MS degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management,
or a Master of Architecture (M.Arch),
or a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
GRE revised General Test
Two letters of recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Applicants must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale for their bachelor's degree to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University.
Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation. If the degree awarded and the date of award is not on the transcripts, applicants must also include a separate degree certificate document.
All transcripts become the official property of the university and cannot be returned. Failure to provide complete information may delay your admission decision. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80.
Tuition
USD
28,778