The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) and Master of Engineering (MEng) are professional programs designed for engineers wishing to upgrade their training and fast-forward their careers.
The Master of Applied Science (MASc), Master of Science (MSc) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are thesis-based research degrees designed for engineers wishing to pursue research.
Degree comparison
| Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) | Master of Engineering (MEng) | Master of Applied Science (MASc) | Master of Science (MSc) | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | |
| Education required | Bachelor's degree | Bachelor's degree | Bachelor's degree | Bachelor's degree | Master's degree |
| Thesis Required | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Duration of program | 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time* | 12 to 16 months | 24 months | 24 months | 48 months |
Master of Engineering Leadership
The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) is an interdisciplinary degree with classes in both the Faculty of Applied Science and the Robert H. Lee Graduate School at UBC’s Sauder School of Business. The MEL focuses on developing students’ technical and business knowledge.
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Clean Energy Engineering - 12 months full-time
- Master of Engineering Leadership in High Performance Buildings - 12 months full-time
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Integrated Water Management - 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering - 12 months full-time
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Sustainable Process Engineering - 12 months full-time
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Urban Systems - 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time
Master of Engineering
The Master of Engineering (MEng) is taught wholly within UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science and emphasizes advancing students’ technical knowledge.
- Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Geological Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Mechatronics Design
- Master of Engineering in Mining Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
UBC’s Okanagan Campus offers Master of Engineering degrees in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Discover the programs, course structure and internship streams.
Master of Applied Science
The Master of Applied Science (MASc) is for engineering graduates who wish to pursue a thesis-based master’s degree.
- Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Materials Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Mining Engineering
UBC’s Okanagan Campus offers Master of Applied Science degrees in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Discover the programs.
Master of Science programs
The Master of Science (MSc) is for graduates of science undergraduate degrees who wish to pursue a thesis-based master’s degree.
Research-based doctoral degrees (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is typically for those who have already completed an undergraduate and graduate degree, and wish to pursue a doctoral-based research program.
UBC’s Vancouver Campus
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering
UBC’s Okanagan Campus
UBC’s Okanagan Campus offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Discover the programs.