Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Dalhousie University

Program Overview

Dalhousie University Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is a four-year undergraduate degree that blends theory with practicality. The program is designed to provide students with a solid background in mechanical systems, engineering principles, and applied engineering. Common core engineering courses are studied in the first two years and discipline-specific mechanical engineering courses are studied in the later years.
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Curriculum Structure:

The program integrates rigorous academic coursework with hands-on experience. Students complete a series of courses in four full-time years of study. The program includes:

  • Core Engineering Courses: Fundamentals such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, material science, and mechanical design.

  • Advanced Specializations: Higher-level courses in specializations such as robotics, mechatronics, and control systems.

  • Capstone Design Project: A final-year group project that consolidates knowledge and skills acquired in the program.

  • Entrepreneurship Integration: Opportunities to acquire entrepreneurial skills through courses and projects.

  • Bilingual Options: Courses primarily in English, with opportunities to become proficient in both of Canada's official languages.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Dalhousie University Career Services provides unique support to students to help transition from student life to working life. Services provided are:

  • Career Counselling: One-on-one career planning and guidance to help students choose and pursue their careers.

  • Resume and Interview Preparation: Resume building, cover letter preparation, and practice interviewing to prepare students for the workforce.

  • On-Campus Recruiting: Career fairs and recruitment sessions are hosted by the university where students engage directly with potential employers.

  • Job Placement Assistance: The university has strong partnerships with top employers across various industries, thus offering a wide range of job opportunities to graduates.

Employability:

Mechanical Engineering graduates are highly coveted by the public and private sectors. A majority of the graduates have enjoyed successful careers in top organizations. The field of study and business training makes graduates versatile, adaptive, and ready to assume leadership positions in the industry.

Academic Progression:

Advanced qualifications can also be pursued by the students to specialize further in their discipline. The most highly regarded postgraduate qualifications pursued are:

  • Master's in Mechanical Engineering: For students who want to specialize their technical knowledge and carry out advanced-level research work in specific areas such as robotics, control systems, or energy.

  • Master's in Business Administration (MBA): For those who want to add managerial know-how to technical know-how, either in technology management or entrepreneurship specializing.

  • Master's in Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Most appropriate for entrepreneurially inclined students who want to start up and run their own engineering enterprises.

Program Key Stats

$43,248
$ 70
Sept Intake : 15th Jan


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Yes

Eligibility Criteria

AAB
3.0
30
75

1200
25
6.5
90

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Biomedical engineer
  • mechanical design engineer
  • mechatronics engineer
  • production engineer

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