Master of Applied Science (MASc)

Possession of a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by Dalhousie University, in which the language of instruction is English, or four years of full-time post-secondary instruction at a university where English is the primary language of instruction and in a country where English is the principal language; otherwise, a satisfactory score on an approved English language examination is required. The Program requirement for the TOEFL is 580.

To be admitted to an academic program, an applicant must be accepted by a professor into his/her research program in addition to meeting the other requirements for admission.

The MASc graduate program consists of not less than 12 credit hours or the equivalent, the graduate seminar and thesis selected upon the advice of the thesis supervisor. No more than one senior level undergraduate course may be taken as part of the 12 credit hour requirement.

Areas of research include operations research, ergonomics, service systems, risk management and a variety of other fields related to the professor's specialties. Students entering the Master's program come from a variety of backgrounds, including Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Science and others.

Learn more about research in the department.

Candidates must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Various sources of funding support our graduate students, ranging from scholarships obtained individually to research assistantships and teaching assistantships. For more information on funding opportunities, visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Do I need to send original transcripts and diplomas?

A1: At this stage, NO. We just need scanned unofficial copies of them (in PDF format). Make sure they are clear, complete and accompanied by an English Translation if they are in other languages. If you are accepted for admission, your final and official transcripts will be required within 90 days of the start of your program.

Q2: Shall I contact potential supervisors in the department?

A2: Identifying a potential supervisor is NOT required when applying. For MEng students, the Graduate Coordinator is their supervisor by default. PhD and MASc applications are sent to all faculty members in the department, and are accepted only if one or more faculty commit to supervise and fund them. Hence, it is recommended that PhD and MASc applicants contact potential supervisors to increase their chances of being accepted, although it is not necessary.

Q3: When shall I expect to receive a decision regarding my application for admission?

A3:  Once we have the complete application (including all supporting documents), we usually do our assessment and send an admission recommendation (Accept/Reject) to FGS within two weeks. Beyond that, we have no control over the process. But FGS usually makes a decision and communicates it to the applicant within 1-2 weeks.

Q4: Can you tell me the amount of the admission deposit and the cost of attending the program?

A4: Kindly note that student financial matters, including tuitions and fees, are not handled by academic departments. If/when you get accepted, you will receive details about the admission deposit and tuition fees from FGS. Meanwhile, please refer to the FGS' Your guide to the application process webpage for more information.

Q5: What is your mailing address so I can send my supporting documents?

A5: At this stage, you do not to send anything by mail or courier. All supporting documents, including your transcripts, diplomas, proof of language competency, CV/resume and/or SoP, must be emailed (as PDF scanned copies) to admissions.ie.grad@dal.ca.

Please include your full name and B00 number (if you know it) in the email. Since you provided the email addresses of your references when filling the online application, you will receive emails (with links) from our e-reference system inviting you to fill and submit electronic reference forms.