Graduate Program in Building Science

Grade requirements: 

• Master's degree in building science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or a related applied science field.
  
• Minimum of 3.33/4.33 (B+) in the last two years of study. (Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.)

• Four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution, building science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or a related applied science field.
  
• Minimum of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study (Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.)

Application requirements:

• Connect with a supervisor
• Apply through OUAC
• Submit documents to Yeates School of Graduate studies including
  • A resume/CV, transcripts, English Language Proficiency test (if applicable)
    
  • 2 Letters of recommendation:  In most cases, the referees will be former professors or research supervisors familiar with your abilities. If you have been out of school for a significant period of time, a letter from an employer may be more appropriate.
  • Written statement: 500-1000 words outlining your interests, experience relevant to this program, areas of research/study for dissertation, career objectives, how this degree program relates to you and reasons for applying.

Application requirements:

• Connect with a supervisor (MASc only)
  
• Apply through OUAC
• Submit documents to Yeates School of Graduate studies including
  • A resume/CV, transcripts, English Language Proficiency test (if applicable)
    
  • 2 Letters of recommendation: Note: If you have graduated from the Toronto Met BArchSc program within the last four years* you are not required to submit letters of reference. Simply type the following e-mail address into the referee section of your application: gradreference@torontomu.ca.
    *If you are applying for fall 2024, the last four years would be 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021.
    
  • Statement of interest: You are required to submit a brief written statement of about 500 words outlining areas of research/study that you may wish to focus on, goals of studying in this program (reasons for applying), and relevant academic and work experience.
    
  • Dossier: Your dossier is a collection of work examples, written papers, designs, summaries of research projects, and any other information that demonstrates your level of building science ability. Your contribution to any group work included should be clearly stated. Please:
    • Include your name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, and other contact information on the first page.
    • Ensure that page two is the completed and signed  (PDF file) statement of authorship
    • Submit it in one PDF document, and it must be submitted online.

• Typical completion is four (4) years 
• One core course (BL9105 Advanced Building Science Seminar)
• Three electives based on your desired area of research
• Minimum one of three experiential learning activities [a) mentoring, b) teaching, or c) professional activities] appropriate to your career trajectory
• PhD Dissertation

• Typical completion is two (2) years 
• Three core courses
• Two electives
• Collaborative workshop/activity – an intensive design competition, outreach project or charrette that gives students experience working with industry and design professionals, community groups, and university researchers from other disciplines.
• Thesis 

• Typical completion is one (1) year 
• Five core courses
• Three electives
• Collaborative workshop – an intensive design competition, outreach project or charrette that gives students experience working with industry and design professionals, community groups, and university researchers from other disciplines.
• Major research project