加拿大工程硕士 MASc 和 MEng 的区别
申请加拿大工程类研究生的同学们,很多搞不清楚MASc和MEng这两种硕士有什么不同。
留学专家全球留学网老师 以多伦多大学的工程硕士为例,讲解下MASc和MEng的区别。以下英文信息均出自多伦多大学官网:
1. MASc和 MEng 全称分别是什么?
MASc=Master of Applied Science It's a research degree. 研究型硕士
MEng=Master of Engineering It's a course work degree. 授课型硕士
2. MASc和MEng 课程设置和时长有何不同?
MASc :You complete 5
courses and a thesis, working directly with a supervisor, for a duration of
20-24 months. 5门课+ thesis(在导师指导下完成) 2年内完成
MEng: You are required to
complete 10 courses and the program takes between 12 and 24 months. 10门课,没有thesis, 最快1年可毕业
3. MASc和MEng 毕业后读博还是工作?
MASc : A stepping stone to
a doctoral degree 为了将来攻读博士做准备
MEng: The MEng is designed for
engineers who want to enhance their career opportunities in as little as one
year of full-time study. 为职场人士提供充电机会,实用性强
4. MASc和MEng 哪个更利于找工作?
找工作来说并无实质差别。除去学历,实际动手能力,英语语言能力,智商情商等“软硬”实力在职场中同样重要。
5. MASc和MEng 哪个会提供funding?
MASc : Applicants are automatically
considered for a funding package, which includes TAships/RAships and
scholarships 会有奖学金,TA ,RA等形式的funding
The MEng is a self-funded course work
degree. 自费
6. MASc和MEng 哪个需要提前找导师套磁
MASc :No, when you apply
you indicate three areas of research interest, and the professors from these
areas will review your application. You will be contacted if a professor is
interested in supervising you. 多大要求无需套辞。但很多其他学校需要提前找导师套辞。具体情况请参见申请学校官网。
MEng:不需要写thesis, 无需导师,通常无需套磁
7. MASc和MEng 哪个更容易申请些?
MASc 申请难度相对较大
8. 我该选择MASc 还是MEng?
因人而异。需根据学术条件,个人兴趣,将来是读博还是就业,综合进行考量。