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Environmental Engineering, M.A. / M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration
University rank #151 (ARWU) ,
Established in 2000, the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Environmental Engineering (OCIEE) combines the teaching and research strengths of the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Ottawa with that of the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University.

About

Main Areas of Research
  • Water and waste processing or treatment
  • Management of solid and hazardous waste
  • Air pollution
  • Water resources and groundwater management
Learning Outcomes
  • Autonomy in conducting research
  • Autonomy in preparing scholarly publications

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Air pollution
  • Water resources management, groundwater management and contaminant transport
  • Water and waste water treatment
  • Management of solid, hazardous, and radioactive waste and pollution prevention
  • Environmental impact assessment

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 24 months
    • Part-time variant
      Flexible
  • Credits
    15 units alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score:
Recommended score:

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Have one of the following:
  • An honours bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major in environmental engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 70% (B);
  • An honours bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major in related engineering disciplines (civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.) with a minimum average of 70% (B);
  • An honours bachelor’s degree with specialization or a major in environmental science disciplines with a minimum average of 70% (B).
  • Pay the $100 ($CDN non-refundable) application fee.
  • Demonstrate a good academ

Tuition Fee

  • International

    6420 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6420 CAD per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • National

    2729 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 2729 CAD per year and a duration of 12 months.
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Living costs for Ottawa

  • 1168 - 1930 CAD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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