- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Students are required to submit their thesis as partial fulfillment of the Master of Applied Science degree program requirements. Their thesis should be based on original investigation and must demonstrate scholarship and critical judgement, as well as familiarity with methods of research and relevant literature in the chosen building science topic. The thesis should be at a high level of originality and examine a problem in depth. Elements of the thesis that are considered to constitute original scholarship and an advancement of knowledge must be clearly indicated.
Prerequisite(s)
- S in BSCI 9650† († may be taken concurrently)
Credits
12.0
Domestic fees
$979.60 - $3,651.67 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Define research problems through analysis of literature surveys.
- Develop suitable research plans.
- Apply research techniques and principles to create knowledge.
- Collect and evaluate information, critically analyze theories.
- Develop lines of argument, and make sound judgements independently.
- Produce research reports and scientific papers.
- Communicate research project findings at a graduate seminar level.
Effective as of Fall 2011
Related Programs
Research Thesis (BSCI 9850) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Building Engineering/Building Science
Master of Applied Science Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of BSCI 9850 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 40287
Dates
Sep 02 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 40287
- $979.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Dec 09 | Tue | 13:30 - 14:20 | Burnaby |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please contact Program Assistant, at BCIT_buildingscience@bcit.ca for approval to register for this course. Please include your A#.
Status
CRN 43544
Dates
Sep 02 - Dec 08 Loading
- CRN 43544
- $3651.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Dec 08 | Tue | 13:30 - 14:20 | Burnaby |
Duration
60 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please contact Program Assistant, at BCIT_buildingscience@bcit.ca for approval to register for this course. Please include your A#.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.