Industrial Ecology (MEng)
In the Industrial Ecology program, we emphasize research-intensive, sustainability-focused and interdisciplinary work.
You’ll graduate with a deeper understanding of the complexities of sustainable development, including the influences of economic, political and regulatory factors. In your final term, you’ll undertake a graduate project in industrial ecology.
This is a project-based program; there is no thesis.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Yes | Yes |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
Outcomes
Graduates with an MEng in Industrial Ecology will be able to:
- assemble and compute energy and material flows in an industrial society over a range of scales
- frame, develop and apply systems approaches for determining the environmental and economic impacts of infrastructure
- plan and analyze systems for material reuse and recycling
- demonstrate understanding of the scientific basis of environmental impacts of human activities
- explain how the methods and tools of industrial ecology can be applied in business, economic and public policy contexts
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Program details
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Program details
Application deadlines
September entry – apply by June 30
September entry – apply by April 30
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
Most students in this program hold an undergraduate degree in engineering. However, students with backgrounds in science, geography, environmental ³Ô¹ÏÍø, business or economics may also be eligible. Strong math and calculus skills are required.
As part of your application, you must also submit:
- a letter of intent
- curriculum vitae
- two assessment reports from academic or professional references
- post-secondary transcripts
Program specific requirements
Most students in this program hold an undergraduate degree in engineering. However, students with backgrounds in science, geography, environmental ³Ô¹ÏÍø, business or economics may also be eligible. Strong math and calculus skills are required.
As part of your application, you must also submit:
- a letter of intent
- curriculum vitae
- two assessment reports from academic or professional references
- post-secondary transcripts
Completion requirements
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
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Need help?
Contact Annick Chen at engrgsecp@uvic.ca