Memphis,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Civil Engineering - Engineering Seismology in Memphis United States | University of Memphis
University of Memphis
|
Memphis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Civil Engineering stands as the most ancient engineering discipline. Structures like Egypt's pyramids and Roman aqueducts represent early civil engineering achievements. Initially, the term "civil" differentiated these civilian projects from military ones. Modern civil engineering covers an extensive array of initiatives aimed at public welfare and safety. Professionals in this field oversee the planning, design, and building of infrastructure including bridges, skyscrapers, road networks, traffic management systems, and water treatment plants. They also tackle environmental challenges like toxic waste disposal and air quality issues. The field branches into specialties such as structural design, construction management, transportation systems, environmental protection, water resource management, and geotechnical engineering. Civil Engineers even contribute to varied sectors like city development and aircraft design.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.
GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
English proficiency test scores accepted by the University:
- Duolingo English Test-110 or higher on the overall score.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 550 or higher on the paper version, 80 or higher on the internet-based test
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- 6.5 or higher
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 59 or higher
Tuition
USD
17,010