Preparing for a Master's in Civil Engineering: Tips and Advice

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around preparing for a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, specifically focusing on the requirements for admission to McGill University and considerations regarding specialization within the field, such as transportation and infrastructure.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about their GPA and seeks advice on what is needed for acceptance into a Master's program at McGill University.
  • Another participant questions the specific focus within Civil Engineering, noting its broad nature.
  • A participant mentions their own experience in pursuing a Master's in Transportation and offers to answer questions.
  • There are claims from upper-year students suggesting that transportation is easier to study and offers better financial prospects, which prompts further inquiry into the validity of these claims.
  • One participant advises that choosing a specialization should be based on personal interest rather than perceived ease or financial gain.
  • Another participant acknowledges the advice but expresses uncertainty about their own preferences until after completing their third-year courses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the ease and financial prospects of specializations within Civil Engineering, with some advocating for personal interest as the primary factor in decision-making. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to choosing a specialization.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not reached a consensus on the implications of choosing a specialization based on ease or financial prospects, and there are varying opinions on the requirements for graduate school admissions.

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Hello good people of PF

I'm going into my third year of undergrad civil engineering in university. So far my GPA is only 2.5/4 I have been lazy the past 2 years but I know i am capable of high marks..

After undergrad, I`m planning to get a Masters degree in the same field. I haven`t done much research but I am leaning towards attending McGill (Montreal). I checked their website and it said the minimum GPA required is 3.2 in your last 2 years. I`m not sure but this is probably very different from what is needed to actually get accepted with grants..

Right now I am trying to get a picture of what I need to do to get accepted by McGill. If anyone here knows anything or has ANY advice please reply


thanks.
 
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That is fine, but your focus is in what? Civil Engineering is a broad area.
 
either transportation or infrastructure
 
Interesting,

I got my Master in Transportation. If you have any questions let me know.
 
ok I haven't done much research, but from what I heard from upper year students, transportation is much easier to study and there's more money in that field. This is in Canada btw. Does your experience reflect this?

The decision will probably be easier to make after I finish my third year courses..
 
AFG34 said:
ok I haven't done much research, but from what I heard from upper year students, transportation is much easier to study and there's more money in that field. This is in Canada btw. Does your experience reflect this?

The decision will probably be easier to make after I finish my third year courses..

Easier? Money in this field?

Y'know I recommend choosing a path because you enjoy it. Easy and Money might not be the best way.
 
i agree with you
however, i don't know which one I will enjoy more...will decide after third year
 

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