Civil Engineering, M.S. at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina

United States of America, Columbia

University Rank:#628

The Civil Engineering, M.S. at University of South Carolina is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Columbia , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 18, 2027.

About Civil Engineering, M.S.

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.
Graduates will demonstrate a working knowledge of various areas of civil and environmental engineering and in 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.
Students will be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and 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 Civil Engineering, M.S. 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.S. degree program. 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 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.S. degree programs with B.S. degrees in engineering. Exceptions to the minimum undergraduate GPA requirements for admission to the M.S. degree program may be made for students with special qualifications.

For students with non-engineering baccalaureate degrees, or engineering degrees from programs not accredited by ABET, the minimum grade requirement is a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on their undergraduate coursework, and 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on any graduate course work.

The general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for all students entering the M.S. degree program. 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:

Submit a satisfactory score on an English proficiency test.
Take a diagnostic test in English when they arrive at the university.

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

Application Fee 50

Civil Engineering, M.S. at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina

United States of America, Columbia