4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary offers a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. It is a four-year program that is designed to equip students with a solid background in mechanical systems, engineering principles, and applied engineering. It prepares students for careers in automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing sectors, among others, and qualifies them for a wide range of engineering roles.
Curriculum Structure:
Core Engineering Courses: Fundamentals such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, material science, and mechanical design.
Advanced Specializations: Senior-level courses in specializations such as robotics, mechatronics, and control systems.
Capstone Design Project: A team project in the final year that brings together knowledge and skills acquired during the program.
Entrepreneurship Integration: Opportunities to acquire entrepreneurial skills through courses and projects.
Bilingual Options: Courses are primarily in English, with opportunities to enhance proficiency in both of Canada's official languages.
The University of Calgary emphasizes experiential learning and offers a number of opportunities for students to gain practical experience:
Internship Program: Students can participate in a 12 to 16-month paid internship after their third year. These internships count as meaningful work experience and may be completed locally or overseas.
Co-op Opportunities: There are co-op opportunities in the university where the students alternate periods of academic terms with periods of work placements to get hands-on experience and networking.
Student Clubs and Competitions: Student organizations like the Engineering Students' Society provide students with a platform to compete at events that guarantee teamwork and creativity.
International Programs: Study-abroad programs provide experiences of cultural immersion and learning opportunities at study locations around the world.
The Engineering Career Centre facilitates students' transition from student life to the workplace through:
Career Counselling: One-on-one guidance to help students realize and pursue their career goals.
Resume and Interview Preparation: Mock interviews and workshops to prepare students for job interviews.
On-Campus Recruiting: Recruitment sessions and career fairs where students can meet with prospective employers.
Graduates of the program are highly sought after by both the public and private sectors. Being a combination of engineering and business education, they are flexible, resilient, and can assume leadership roles in the industry.
Academic Progression:
They can pursue graduate programs such as:
Master of Engineering (MEng): A one- to two-year course-based master's degree with a focus on advanced technical competence and professional skills.
Master of Science (MSc): A thesis-based master's degree with a research focus in a specific area such as robotics, control systems, or energy.
PhD in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering: A research degree for those who want to contribute new knowledge to the field.
These programs are specialized in areas such as Mechatronics Engineering, Reliability Engineering and Predictive Maintenance, and Environmental Engineering.
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