Industrial Ecology (MEng)
In the Industrial Ecology program, we emphasize research-intensive, sustainability-focused and interdisciplinary work.
You’ll graduate with a deeper understanding of the complexities of sustainable development, including the influences of economic, political and regulatory factors. In your final term, you’ll undertake a graduate project in industrial ecology.
This is a project-based program; there is no thesis.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Yes | Yes |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
Outcomes
Graduates with an MEng in Industrial Ecology will be able to:
- assemble and compute energy and material flows in an industrial society over a range of scales
- frame, develop and apply systems approaches for determining the environmental and economic impacts of infrastructure
- plan and analyze systems for material reuse and recycling
- demonstrate understanding of the scientific basis of environmental impacts of human activities
- explain how the methods and tools of industrial ecology can be applied in business, economic and public policy contexts
Find a supervisor
You do not need to find a supervisor before applying to this program.
Program details
Providing you accurate admission requirements, application deadlines, tuition fee estimates and scholarships depends on your situation. Tell us about yourself:
Program details
Application deadlines
September entry – apply by May 1
September entry – apply by January 15
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
Most students in this program hold an undergraduate degree in engineering. However, students with backgrounds in science, geography, environmental studies, business or economics may also be eligible. Strong math and calculus skills are required.
As part of your application, you must also submit:
- a letter of intent
- curriculum vitae
- two assessment reports from academic or professional references
- post-secondary transcripts
Program specific requirements
Most students in this program hold an undergraduate degree in engineering. However, students with backgrounds in science, geography, environmental studies, business or economics may also be eligible. Strong math and calculus skills are required.
As part of your application, you must also submit:
- a letter of intent
- curriculum vitae
- two assessment reports from academic or professional references
- post-secondary transcripts
Completion requirements
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
* Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator.
Estimated values determined by the tuition fee estimator shall not be binding to the 番茄社区.
Ready to apply?
You can start your online application to UVic by creating a new profile or using an existing one.
Need help?
Contact Lorrie Barth at inecinfo@uvic.ca or 250-472-4640.