Course Overview
Students are required to submit their research project as partial fulfillment of the Master of Engineering degree program requirements. Their research projects must demonstrate application of existing knowledge to solve new industry problems or advancement of knowledge in the chosen topic, as well as familiarity with methods of research and relevant literature in the chosen building science topic.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$979.60 - $3,725.21 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to;
- Apply analytical, numerical and/or experimental methods to evaluate building materials, systems, and whole buildings performances.
- Identify research problems through analysis of industry practices and literatures.
- Develop suitable research methods.
- Implement research methods, perform analyses and synthesize findings.
- Independently draw conclusions.
- Produce research reports and scientific papers.
- Communicate research project findings at a graduate seminar level.
Effective as of Fall 2021
Related Programs
Industry/Research Project (BSCI 9755) 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 Science
Master of Engineering Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of BSCI 9755 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 67894
Dates
May 01 - Dec 11 Loading
- CRN 67894
- $3651.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 01 - Dec 11 | Fri | 13:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
Duration
33 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please contact the department's Program Assistant at BCIT_buildingscience@bcit.ca for approval to register into this course.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 67895
Dates
May 01 - Jul 31 Loading
- CRN 67895
- $979.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 01 - Jul 31 | Fri | 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.
- Please contact the department's Program Assistant at BCIT_buildingscience@bcit.ca for approval to register into this course.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of BSCI 9755 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 48517
Dates
Sep 04 - Dec 11 Loading
- CRN 48517
- $999.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04 - Dec 11 | Fri | N/A | 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.
- Please contact Program Assistant, at BCIT_buildingscience@bcit.ca for approval to register for this course. Please include your A#.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 48516
Dates
Sep 08 - Jul 27 Loading
- CRN 48516
- $3725.21 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Jul 27 | Tue | N/A | Burnaby |
Duration
45 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please contact Program Assistant, at BCIT_buildingscience@bcit.ca for approval to register for this course. Please include your A#.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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