Building Science Admissions

• Master's degree in building science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or a related applied science field.
• Achieved a minimum of 3.33/4.33 (B+) in the last two years of study
• Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

• Graduated with a four-year approved undergraduate degree from a recognized institution, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B)
• Achieved a minimum of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study
• Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

PhD

You are required to submit a brief written statement of about 500-1000 words outlining your interests and experience that are relevant to this program, areas of research/study that you may wish to focus on for dissertation, career objectives and how this degree program relates to you and reasons for applying. 

MASc or MBSc

You are required to submit a brief written statement of about 500 words outlining your interests and experience that are relevant to this program, areas of research/study that you may wish to focus on, and reasons for applying.

You may include, but are not limited to, relevant work experience, education, awards (academic, professional or financial), publications, technical skills, research experience, and/or memberships in relevant professional associations.

A minimum of two letters of recommendation is required. Reference letters are a key component of your application package, so it is important that you select appropriate referees. It is also your responsibility to contact the referee before filling out the online application form to confirm their availability.

Your referees should have the ability to comment on your past achievements and your potential as a graduate student. 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.

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 email address into the referee section of your application: gradreference@torontomu.ca.

*If you are applying for fall 2025, your last four years would be 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022.

When Applying

Transcripts (or mark sheets, where applicable) are required from every accredited institution you have attended. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for admissions/evaluation purposes.

If you are a previous Toronto Met undergraduate or graduate student, please upload your unofficial transcript. (Read “How to View My Unofficial Transcript” for more information on obtaining an unofficial transcript from MyServiceHub.)

Please note, your admissions application will remain incomplete and will not be forwarded to the programs admissions committee for consideration unless your transcripts are received/uploaded.

Applicants from Ontario universities and colleges will have the option of ordering their transcripts while completing the online application.

If your transcripts/documents are in a language other than English, you must provide a notarized English translation. Please note that translations do not replace original documentation; both versions must be submitted.

Please include your institution's grading scale, often located on the back of a transcript. Please ensure to upload both sides of your transcript. If your transcript does not list a grading scale, please ensure you upload a document from the university with the grading scale outlined. Toronto Met reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion if a grading scale is not provided.

The Yeates School of Graduate Studies does not accept external assessments conducted by third party agencies such as WES or ICAS. However, when requested, Yeates will accept the verification of the document only.

Upon Admittance

If you have been admitted into the master of building science (PhD, MASc & MBSc) program and have confirmed your offer, you will be required to submit an official final transcript(s) in a sealed envelope that is sent directly from the institution(s), if not already on file. An official transcript is a document that is normally prepared by an institution’s Registrar's Office. Official transcripts are printed on security paper and bear the official seal of the institution. This document includes all courses completed, final grades, degree(s) awarded and other applicable academic information. Toronto Met students are not required to submit an official Toronto Met transcript.

If you are taking a spring and/or summer course(s) and your graduation status has been delayed to the fall term, you must submit an official transcript with all completed courses and grades, and a letter from your institution’s Registrar’s Office stating your degree requirements have been met and that you are eligible to graduate, including the date of the expected convocation. This letter must be prepared on official letterhead and sent directly from your institution in a sealed envelope.

If you have withdrawn from a program since applying and accepting an offer to Toronto Met, and the program did not serve as the basis of admission, your official transcript must indicate that you have withdrawn from the program. Alternatively, you may submit an official transcript with all completed courses and grades, and attach a separate letter from the institution’s Registrar’s Office confirming that you have withdrawn from the program. This letter must be prepared on official letterhead and sent directly from your institution in a sealed envelope. Please contact the Admissions Office to ensure a withdrawal from a program does not impact your admission status.

Note: Your admissions application will remain incomplete and will not be forwarded to the program’s admissions committee for consideration unless your transcripts are received/uploaded.

If you have not completed two or more years, full-time, at a Canadian university or a university at which English was the primary language of instruction, or have not completed a graduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction, you will be required to provide certification of English language proficiency through one of these accepted examinations. Test scores are valid for two years from the test date.

If you have completed a degree, internationally, at a French-speaking institution, you must also provide English language proficiency.

For exemption from this requirement, you are required to provide an official statement from your institution’s Registrar's Office confirming the use of English as the medium of instruction for the duration of your study.

Note: Meeting the minimum English proficiency requirements does not guarantee admission. Programs may set additional requirements to these minimum standards.

Required only for MASc and MBSc

The dossier is a collection of your work that demonstrates your competence in areas specific to building science. It should demonstrate a capacity to succeed in the program and a level of knowledge in core areas of building science. You should include examples of work, 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.

The dossier must adhere to the following format:

1. Include your name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, and other contact information on the first page.
2. Ensure that page two is the completed and signed  (PDF file) statement of authorship (opens in new window) .
3. The dossier must be presented in one PDF Adobe Acrobat document.

Note: No hard copy application packages will be accepted. All dossiers are to be submitted online.