Program Description
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Bioresource Engineering (Non-Thesis): Integrated Water Resources Management offered by the Department of Bioresource Engineering in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is a course-based program that emphasizes practical and comprehensive learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in critical thinking, problem assessment, and project evaluation to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).
Keywords: Water management, hydrology, water governance, water engineering, climate change, water policy, water security, water/society.
Unique Program Features
- This one-year program provides an essential approach for sustainable management of our natural watershed resources;
- The degree is directed at practising professionals who wish to upgrade and/or focus their skill set to address water management issues;
- Through various integrated learning activities, students have a unique opportunity to study the biophysical, environmental, legal, institutional, and socio-economic aspects of water use and management;
- Graduates are suited for a variety of professional opportunities including water resources consulting, international development project management, research with governments or universities, public policy and governance development, and climate change impact assessment.
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 Bioresource Engineering website
Department Contact
Graduate Program gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20Bioresource%20Engineering%3A%20IWRM) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | March 15 |
| WINTER | February 15 | July 15 | September 1 |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.