Materials Engineering (M.Sc.)

Program Description

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Materials Engineering (Thesis) offered by the Department of Mining & Materials Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and hands-on learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, research design, and data analysis to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Keywords: Biomaterials, Computational Materials Engineering, Energy, Electronic and Environmental Materials, Materials Characterization, Materials Process Engineering and Design, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, Structural Materials.

Unique Program Features

  • Our world-class research program is supported by state-of-the-art laboratory equipment where researchers and students conducts research over the whole materials cycle from mineral processing and extraction, to advanced materials (including nano- and bio-materials), and materials recycling;
  • Graduate students will be exposed to foundational knowledge across various fields and then pursue a research project on a defined topic;
  • The Department of Materials Engineering has a strong commitment to supporting graduate students and has the lowest student-to-professor ratio within the Faculty of Engineering;
  • Faculty members have industrial connections which can help students land a post-graduation job. Additionally, many projects have industrial collaborators which give students exposure to possible future employers.

University-Level Admission Requirements

  • An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
  • English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

Program Website

MSc in Materials Engineering website

Department Contact

Graduate Program Barbara.Hanley [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20in%20Materials%20Engineering) (email)

Available Intakes

Fall

Winter

Summer

Application Deadlines

Intake Applications Open Application deadline - International Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada)
FALL September 15 January 15 January 15
WINTER February 15 August 1 October 15
SUMMER May 15 October 1 January 15

Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.

Application Resources

Application Workshops

Consult our full list of our virtual application-focused workshops on the Events webpage.

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