Graduate Programs & Schools
School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is comprised of McMaster Engineering’s seven core, world-class academic departments, including Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing & Software, Electrical & Computer Software, Engineering Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Degrees by Department
- Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in Chemical Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering
McMaster houses one of the most distinguished and research-intensive chemical engineering departments in Canada. Four of the 20 chemical engineers selected by the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering for making the greatest contributions to chemical engineering in Canada in the 20th century were professors at McMaster’s Faculty of Engineering.
Ranked as one of the top three civil engineering programs in Canada and the top 30 worldwide, we are a vibrant multi-disciplinary research-intensive department focused on building healthier communities to create a Brighter World. Our deep-rooted connections with the industry are evident in our six research chairs and a strong record of successful application-based research funding. Our facilities allow us to conduct world-class research supported by multiple research centres, networks and institutes.
- Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in Software Engineering
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Computing and Software
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in eHealth
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Software Engineering
McMaster’s Department of Computing and Software advances the field of computing through education and research. We focus on computing research problems that involve scientific theory, engineering practice, and the interface between the two. We seek to address society’s need for better methods of developing information systems and dependable, safe, secure, high-quality software.
- Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.)
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Electrical & Biomedical Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
McMaster’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department is ranked as one of the best departments of its kind, nationally and internationally. Faculty members are regular award winners, including the prestigious Premier Research Excellence Award (PREA), OCUFA teaching award, McMaster Students Union Teaching Award, Booker Gold Medal, and the Signal Processing Society Education Award.
- Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.)
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in UNENE Nuclear Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Engineering Physics at McMaster is at the forefront of modern physics to better the world through technological advancement. We are solving the grand challenges of the future such as energy supply, human health, renewable energy, digital information and communications technology.
- Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in Materials Science & Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science & Engineering
Building strategically on our diverse expertise in materials, in collaboration with local and global partners, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at McMaster University is internationally recognized as a destination of choice, where students, scholars, alumni and employers partner in a journey of learning, discovery and innovation.
- Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is the second largest department in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University. The research funding per faculty member is among the highest in the country and the department benefits from state-of-the-art laboratories with established international reputations.
W Booth School of Engineering Practice & Technology
The School of Engineering Practice and Technology (W Booth) provides interdisciplinary graduate education through experiential learning, mentorship, and a student-centred learning experience with real-world applications for tomorrow’s leaders.
Master of Engineering Programs
School of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering has made enormous contributions to the advancement of health care. It provides opportunities for major academic, research and development achievements for those who choose to pursue this field at the highest levels.
School of Computational Science & Engineering
The School of Computational Science & Engineering offers graduate programs leading to professional and research Master’s degrees in either Science or Engineering.
The eHealth MSc
McMaster’s eHealth MSc program is a unique healthcare graduate program that immerses you in the world of digital health informatics.
NEW: Explore our flexible Industrial Ph.D.
McMaster Engineering PhD students now have the option of earning a doctoral degree while staying on the job. The flexible Industrial PhD option enables students to remain in their own company or research institute and use labs at work to complete their research and eventual thesis.
Future Graduate Students – How to Apply
Future Graduate Students – Research
McMaster Engineering has a well-established reputation as one of Canada’s most research-intensive faculties in a range of disciplines from advanced manufacturing, materials, automotive, and nuclear research. We continue to push the boundaries of discovery in emerging areas, such as bio-innovation, micro-nano technology, smart systems, energy and environmental sustainability.
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Additive Manufacturing Research Group
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McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute
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McMaster's leading hybrid electric vehicle research
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Todd Hoare, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
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Future Graduate Students – Co-op
McMaster Engineering offers a comprehensive professional skills development program for engineering graduate students.
Graduate students interact with a variety of people within the academic, government and private sectors. It provides a great opportunity to develop a strong network of professional connections but also personal friendships.
Many new graduate programs today are geared toward helping students gain new expertise or to complement an existing one. At McMaster, we want to ensure all of our students leave prepared for their future career path by offering co-op experiences, career planning, and online professional skills development modules.
“Master’s and PhD students have so much to offer companies, with ground-breaking knowledge and techniques from their research. Affording students the unique opportunity to gain work experience will be enriching for students and the industries they will be contributing to.”
–Dr. Michael Thompson, Associate Dean: Graduate Studies
Opportunities for Graduate Students
A term of work experience is a great addition to your master’s or doctoral studies. Students benefit by gaining valuable industry experience with leading engineering employers. Employers benefit by having access to a highly qualified talent pool of graduate students eager to put theory into practice.
Students can develop professional skills in areas such as interview preparation, cracking the market, career planning (industry and academia) and communication.
McMaster Engineering PhD students now have the option of earning a doctoral degree while staying on the job. The flexible Industrial PhD option enables students to remain in their own company or research institute and use labs at work to complete their research and eventual thesis.
The new option will cut down on the time it takes to complete a PhD for those trying to balance a career and studies. Currently, doctoral students who remain on the job take about seven to 10 years to complete their degrees or about twice the time it takes their full-time peers.
McMaster Engineering will readily equip students with the support to commercialize their research.
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Future Graduate Students – Funding & Awards
Many graduate students at McMaster are eligible for financial support, such as teaching assistantships, research funds, University graduate scholarships, external scholarships, and bursaries.
Financial Support
McMaster ensures that full-time graduate students in Ph.D. programs and in many Master’s programs receive scholarships (awarded annually). A Ph.D. student is normally funded for four years. Students in Master’s programs are usually funded for their first three to six terms depending on the department.
The Faculty of Engineering has adopted a policy that ensures all full-time Ph.D. students, both domestic and international, receive a funding package in the amount of their tuition fee plus $17,500 per year. Many programs have support levels in excess of this amount. Please contact the graduate recruitment office to find out more.
TA positions are provided to many graduate students who are offered admission to regular full-time programs. Depending on the program, duties can consist of conducting tutorials, lab demonstrations, or marking. A full teaching assistantship consists of 260 hours over two terms.
A list of these awards is found in the School of Graduate Studies Calendar. These awards have various amounts and conditions associated with them.
Many scholarships awarded by granting councils can be held at McMaster University. These include the following:
- Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRCC) doctoral fellowships
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) postgraduate scholarships
VALUE OF THE AWARD
- $3000 – $3500
ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION
- Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 Entrance
- Canadian or a Permanent Resident of Canada
- All full-time programs are eligible
- Master in Public Policy (MEPP)
- Master in Engineering Design (MED)
- Master in Manufacturing Engineering (MEME)
- Master in Systems and Technology (MEST)
- Master in Engineering/Technology Entrepreneurship & Innovation (MEEI/MTEI)
- A/A+ ($3,500) and A- ($3,000) averages – all students who meet the average qualify
- MEME and MEST: Minimum GPA requirement must be met in each of Levels 2, 3 and 4. Cumulative GPAs are not considered.
- MEPP, MED and MEEI/MTEI: Cumulative GPA from Levels 2-4.
- For residents of Canada who have degrees from foreign universities, we will use the same calculations as the School of Graduate Studies when checking the GPA of the applicants.
AWARD ADMINISTRATION
- The award will be deposited into the student’s MOSAIC account at the start of the first term of study. The award value is to be used against tuition and may not be withdrawn from the student account. This is a one-time, non-renewable award. For more information, please contact enggrad@mcmaster.ca
Indigenous and Black Engineering/Technology (IBET) Ph.D. Fellowship
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Indigenous and Black Engineering/Technology (IBET) Ph.D. Fellowship
The IBET Momentum Fellowship aims to address the urgent need to encourage and support the pursuit of graduate studies by underrepresented groups.
The Fellowship is valued at up to $25,000 per year for up to four years for doctoral students in the Faculty of Engineering and is available annually.
This initiative aims to change the academic landscape within the next five to 10 years by increasing the number of Indigenous and Black engineering professors teaching and researching in universities across Ontario.
It will also create the next generation of students who will increase diversity in Canadian technology industries as they enter the workforce with graduate degrees from STEM programs.