Master of Civil Engineering, M.E. at University of South Carolina
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    Master of Civil Engineering, M.E. at University of South Carolina

    University of South Carolina
    University of South Carolina
    United States of America
    United States of America, Columbia
    University Rank:#628
    Master of Civil Engineering, M.E. at University of South Carolina

    The Civil Engineering, M.E. is a Master degree offered by University of South Carolina at its main campus in Columbia , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 18, 2027.

    About Master of Civil Engineering, M.E.

    All programs of study must be approved by the student's academic advisor and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate director.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Graduates will be able to demonstrate expertise in a core subject area of civil and environmental engineering. Core subject areas of study include Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering. 
    • Graduates will demonstrate a working knowledge of various areas of civil and environmental engineering (including Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Water Resource Engineering) and related fields, including other engineering disciplines, the sciences, and mathematics. 
    • Graduates will be able to describe and discuss advances of knowledge in civil and environmental engineering.
    • Graduates will demonstrate the basic skills (e.g., leadership, presentation, time managements, problem solving, study, and organizing) required for life-long learning and professional development. 

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Civil Engineering, M.E. at University of South Carolina

    Entry Requirements

    Admissions

    Students with Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in civil or environmental engineering are eligible to enter the M.E. degree program. The M.E. degree is only available to students with B.S. degrees in engineering. Students with engineering degrees in areas other than civil engineering may be required to complete deficiency/prerequisite undergraduate courses. As a minimum, the following deficiency/prerequisite courses or equivalent will be required: MATH 141, MATH 142 and MATH 242; CHEM 111; PHYS 211 and PHYS 212; ECIV 200; ECIV 201; STAT 509. Students will also be required to take all undergraduate courses that are listed as prerequisites for courses taken for graduate credit. In general, deficiency/prerequisite courses must be completed with a B average. Specific Program Areas (Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Water Resources Engineering) may require additional course work.

    An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale, and 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on any graduate course work is required for students wishing to enter the M.E. degree programs with B.S. degrees in engineering. Exceptions to the minimum undergraduate GPA requirements for admission to the M.E. degree program may be made for students with special qualifications.

    The general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for students entering the M.E. degree program providing the student has a GPA > 2.8 and a B.S. degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited school. The GRE is required for applicants not meeting these requirements. Typically, successful applicants have combined scores of at least 301 (1100 in the old scale) on the Verbal and Quantitative (V + Q) sections, and 3.5 on the Analytical Writing section.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 74

    English Program Requirements

    Applicants whose native language is not English must: 

    1. Submit a satisfactory score on an English proficiency test. 

    2. Take a diagnostic test in English when they arrive at the university.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Civil Engineering, M.E. at University of South Carolina

    Application Fee 50
    Master of Civil Engineering, M.E. at University of South Carolina
    University of South Carolina
    University of South Carolina
    United States of America

    United States of America, Columbia

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