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Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering

Saint Mary's College of California
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree Pre-Master
Duration 6 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Moraga, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a Pre-Master programme in Engineering over 6 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 6 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  5. Tuition: USD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Birmingham, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Academic Reading/Writing I (INTO)
  2. Academic Speaking/Listening I (INTO)
  3. Methods for Engineering Practice I
  4. Engineering Major Course
  5. Academic Reading/Writing II (INTO)
  6. Academic Speaking/Listening II (INTO)
  7. Methods for Engineering Practice II
  8. Engineering Major Course
  9. Academic English Skills
  10. Methods for Engineering Practice I or II
  11. Engineering Major Course
  12. Engineering Major Course

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Academic Requirements:
Direct Admission
  • A bachelor\'s degree or equivalent with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Minimum GRE or GMAT scores, if required by desired degree program
  • The degree program you select may have additional requirements with which you must comply
2-Semester Standard Pathway Program
  • 4-year undergraduate Engineering degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Structural, Transportation or related field
  • 2.5 undergraduate GPA
1-Semester Accelerated Pathway Program
  • 4-year undergraduate Engineering degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Structural, Transportation or related field
  • 2.5 undergraduate GPA
English Language Requirements:
Direct Admission
  • TOEFL iBT 80+
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTEA 53
  • Successful completion of Academic English Level 5
2-Semester Standard Pathway Program
  • TOEFL iBT 65 or
  • IELTS 5.5 or
  • PTEA 44 or
  • Completion of Academic English Level 4 or
  • Password overall level 6
1-Semester Accelerated Pathway Program
  • TOEFL iBT 80 or
  • IELTS 6.5 or
  • PTEA 53

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 5.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Alabama at Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Saint Mary's College of California

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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, United States

Saint Mary's College of Californiais aprivateCatholic college inMoraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by theDe La Salle Brothers. The college offers...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 6 months