M.S. Program Information

Admission Requirements
M.S. admission is based on an academic record demonstrating adequate preparation and potential for successful graduate study. This typically includes a B.S. from an engineering curriculum accredited by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or the equivalent from a non-U.S. institution. Submission of results from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is usually required. Graduates who do not have a bachelor's degree in either Civil, Architectural or Environmental Engineering may be required to take preparatory undergraduate courses. Complete information is given in the Graduate Catalogue.

For general graduate study information see the Graduate Admissions office. Applications for admission must be submitted through that office.

M.S. Civil Engineering Degree Requirements
A total of 45 credit hours, based on a quarter system, are required for the M.S. degree. The weighted GPA must be 3.0 or higher. No credit is given for courses in which a "C-" is obtained. Transfer credit may be given for up to the equivalent of 15 quarter hours of relevant graduate courses from other institutions. Up to 15 credits of relevant coursework may also be transferred from another Drexel M.S. program. Up to 9 credits may be granted for Drexel graduate courses taken as an undergraduate, provided these credits are not used to fulfill the requirements of another degree (e.g. B.S.C.E.)

Civil Engineering

• TOEFL – 600/250 – iBT scores will be reviewed based on section scores and total scores
• GRE (full-time only) – Minimum score varies
• Two letters of recommendationn

Environmental Engineering

• TOEFL – 600/250 – iBT scores will be reviewed based on section scores and total scores
• GRE (full-time only) – Minimum score varies
• Two letters of recommendation

The M.S. degree requires at least 30 credits in the area of concentration --- a combination of core courses and approved electives. At least six credits must be taken in analytical methods, either mathematics or statistics courses or courses dealing primarily with mathematical or numerical methods. Remaining coursework applied to the degree must be in areas related to the practice of Engineering. Elective courses are selected in consultation with the student's advisor.

Structural Engineering, Geotechnical/Geosynthetics, Water Resources/Coastal/Hydraulics and Environmental programs have established core courses.
Students interested in Building Systems/Architectural Engineering, or Infrastructure/Materials concentrations may compile a broader program that addresses their career plans, but it must be academically and professionally coherent.

Full-time M.S. students are required to complete a thesis, for which up to 9 credits are given. Part-time students may write an original practice or research oriented report, for which 3 to 6 credits are given, depending upon its depth and scope.

M.S. Environmental Engineering Degree Requirements

M.S. Environmental Engineering Graduate Program Webpage

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Environmental Engineering Advisor: Charles N. Haas, haascn@drexel.edu
Civil Engineering Graduate Advisor: Kurt Sjoblom kjs64@drexel.edu

*In the event of any conflict between the information on this web page and official policies and catalogs, the official policies and catalogs take precedence.