Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Calgary

Program Overview

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.​

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

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.

Progression & Future Opportunities

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.​

Program Key Stats

$31,582
$ 145
Sept Intake : 15th Jan


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Eligibility Criteria

AAB
3.0
30
75

1200
25
6.5
86

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Mechanical Engineering graduates from the University of Calgary can pursue careers as mechanical engineers
  • aerospace engineers
  • automotive engineers
  • energy systems engineers
  • robotics engineers
  • design engineers
  • project managers
  • manufacturing engineers
  • HVAC engineers
  • maintenance engineers
  • research and development engineers
  • and consultants

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