Undergraduate ProgramGuide
Together,we’re engineeringa brighterfuture.
WelcometoMacEng
We’resogladyou’reconsideringMcMaster Engineeringinyourfuturestudies
Ourengineeringprogramisrecognizedasone ofthebestintheworld.Whatsetsusapartis ourbreadthofrigorousacademicoptions, innovativecurriculumandanunparalleled studentexperienceinourinclusive,vibrant community
I'mproudtoleadatMacEngbecauseour students,facultyandstaffexcelthrough collaboration,notcompetition Weofferrobust supportforourstudents,fromcareerand academicadvisingtomentalhealthresources Plus,our70+clubsandteamsblendworkand play,enrichingthelearningexperience.
MacEngfostersaloveoflearningand innovation,strivestoengineerabrighterfuture inallthatwedo,andpreparesyouwiththe relevantskillsandexperiencestofindcareer success.
Wecan’twaittowelcomeyoutoourFireball Family Weknowyou’lldogreatthingshere
Sincerely,
HeatherSheardown Dean,FacultyofEngineering
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Ourbeautiful,medium-sizedcampushaseverythingyou’llneedtofeelat home Well-maintainedgreenspacestohangoutwithyourfriends,cozystudy spotsinlibraries,transportationrightintotheheartofcampusandplentyof foodoptions.Ourengineeringbuildingshousestate-of-the-artequipmentin labsandstudiosandspacestocollaboratewithpeers Thebestwaytogetto knowMcMasteristocomevisit!Bookanin-persontourtoday.
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IrenaeusWongfoundpurposeinco-op experiences.AtRivianAutomotivehewas aCellEngineer&DataScientistAdvancedBatteryMaterials,anexperience hecallslifechanging.Forhisexceptional work,Irenaeuswasrecognizedas McMasterUniversity’sCo-opStudentof theYear
SkyBjelknewfromayoungageher passionwasinaerospace Shefollowed herdreamstoMacEngwhereshefounded theMcMasterDeepSpaceAnalogue ResearchExpeditionTeam(DARE)and completedamemorableco-opatMDA SpaceasaRobotics&SpaceOperations SoftwareEngineerIntern
Notwopathsinengineeringlookthesame.
Weoffersomuchmorethanabest-in-classdegree ExperienceMacEngtothefullestby pursuingextracurricular,co-curricular,co-op,researchandvolunteeropportunitiesthatwill enrichyouracademicsandsupportyourdevelopmentasawell-rounded,career-bound graduate
MacEng—Onyinye’sway BachelorofTechnologyAutomationSystems
EngineeringTechnology
OnyinyeUgwuedeistheteamleadand founderoftheSmartSystemsClub,which aimstointroducestudentstothe productionandintegrationofsmart featuresintoproductstoenhanceefficiency andfunctionality.Sheplayedakeyrolein developingtheclub’sfirstproduct,asmart walkingcane.
MacEng—Landon’sway ChemicalandBioengineering
LandonSteenbakkerscompleteda co-opexperienceabroadatSartorius StedimBiotechinGöttingen,Germany. Thissix-monthopportunityallowed himtoworkwithcutting-edge equipmentandmethods,whichhe hasappliedtohisstudiesbackat McMaster
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Ourimpactdefiesborders.Buildingonourrichhistory,we’reaninnovativeeducationand researchcommunitycommittedtodiscoveryandimprovingtheworldaroundus.Webelieve thathumanandsocietalhealthandwell-beingdependsondiverseperspectivesandideas.
We'reproudofourglobalconnections.Ourinternationalstudentcommunityrepresentsover 100countries,andwe'veestablishedresearchpartnershipswithuniversitiesworldwide We supportstudentclubsandteamsthatcompeteinternationally,facilitateglobalexchanges andco-opopportunities,andgraduatestudentswhogoontoworkaroundtheworld
Groundbreakingresearch Groundbreakingresearch
MacEngisoneofCanada’smostresearch-intensivefaculties.Ourpeopleareleading advancementsinnuclearenergy,antibioticalternatives,culturedmeat,hydrogenenergy, electricvehicles,recyclablematerialsandmore.We’rehometothelargest-in-Canada undergraduateresearchprogram,whichallowsstudentsto:
Participateinresearchasearlyasfirstyear
Accessmorethan50EngineeringResearchExperienceScholarshipsissuedwithmajor entrancescholarships
Beoneofmorethan500undergraduateresearcherseachyearworkingonteams makingcutting-edgediscoveries
Our2024cohortofundergraduatestudentswhocompletedsummerresearchin partnershipwithMacEngandCanadianNuclearLaboratories.
IInspiringinnovation nspiringinnovation
Theworldneedsengineers withheart— oneswhoaskthebold question: AmImakingtheworlda betterplace?
Majorskilldevelopmentwithaninnovationminor
OurMinorinInnovationiscraftedtoequipyouwiththeskillsto transformideasintothrivingventures
Practicecreativeproblem-solving Gainleadershipskills Developanentrepreneurialmindset
ThisprogramisacollaborativeeffortbetweentheFacultyof Engineering,theDeGrooteSchoolofBusinessandtheForgeStartup Incubator.Itprovidesyouwiththeessentialtoolstoexcelintoday’s fast-paced,innovation-drivenmarketplace
Actlocally:MacChangersProgram
Multidisciplinaryteamsofstudentsworkwith communitymemberstoproposeinnovative solutionstolocalchallengesfacingthe Hamiltoncommunity.
Initsninthyearin2023-24,theprogram focusedonthemesinalignmentwithOur FutureHamilton-thecity’s25-year communityvision
AttheannualMacChangersShowcase, studentsproposedtheirsolutionstoimprove publichealth,infrastructure,environmental sustainabilityandcommunity
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ThefireballhasbeenthesymbolofMcMasterEngineeringfordecades.It representsacommunitythatvaluescollaborationovercompetition,your homeawayfromhome,connectionamongststudents,faculty,staffand alumni,andapassionforallthingsengineering.
YouareneveraloneinyourMacEngjourney.Whenyoujoinourfaculty,youbecomepartofthe FireballFamily Fromanenergy-packedWelcomeWeekwherefriendshipsareforgedthrough tograduationandacelebrationofyoursuccesses,you’llfeelsupportedalongtheway.
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“ You’reinthedriver’sseatofyourMacEng journeywithsupportateveryturn.
SarahDickson-Anderson|AssociateDean,Undergraduate
Supportsforallstudentsinclude: Supportsforallstudentsinclude:
Academicadvising
Counselling
Healthanddentalcare
Financialaffairs
Technologyservices
Athletics,fitnessandmovement
IInternationalstudentsupportsinclude: nternationalstudentsupportsinclude:
Immigrationadvising
Successcoaching
Securinghealthinsurance
Peersupportandevents
Transitionprogramsand support
Fireballoncampus
Nothingismoreimportantthan Nothingismoreimportantthan yyourwell-being.That’swhywe ourwell-being.That’swhywe haveamentalhealthservice haveamentalhealthservice exclusivelyforMacEngstudents. exclusivelyforMacEngstudents.
TTalkSpotofferssame-day,inalkSpotofferssame-day,inpersonandvirtualappointments. personandvirtualappointments.
EMBER
Weknowtransitioningtouniversitycanfeeloverwhelming.EMBER,availableforstudents enteringtheirfirstyearofengineering,theBachelorofTechnologyprogram,ComputerScience, andIntegratedBiomedicalEngineeringandHealthSciences(iBioMed),allowsyouto:
Brushuponknowledgeandgainconfidenceheadingintofirstyear
Meetfellowfirst-yearstudentsbeforestartofclasses
Havefunwithhands-onchallengesandexperiments
Getacquaintedwithcampusbeforeabusystartofterm
Co-op,career, Co-op,career, andexperiences andexperiences
Investinfutureyou
TheCentreforCareerGrowthandExperience(theCentre)provides comprehensivesupport,offeringtheknowledgeandopportunitiesneededtobuild careerconfidence.Itwillbeyourgo-toplacefortotalcareerempowerment.
TheCentrehasasuiteofofferings,includingco-opprogramsacrossall engineeringdisciplines,dynamicstudentengagementinitiativesand support forexperientiallearningopportunitieslikeclubsandteams
Ourapproachisrootedincareerdevelopmenttheoryand practice,ensuringpersonalizedpathstosuccessthrough immersiveindustryexperiencesandskill-buildingopportunities. We’reheretosupportyoueverystepoftheway.
Co-opbythenumbers
$50k averageannualsalary 98% ofemployers
$25/hraveragehourlyrate
10,000+ positions
arepostedeachyearbymore than1,400employers The opportunitiesareendless!
4,000+ students
areonco-opeachyear acrosstheprovince,Canada andinternationally. wouldhireanotherMacEngstudent
Co-op highlights
MacEnghasthesecond largestengineeringcoopprograminOntario Directentryintoco-op fromhighschool Co-opavailableinall programs
Flexibilityinco-oplength (4,8,12or16-monthwork terms)
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Oursecond-largestengineeringco-opprogramin Ontarioisdesignedwithflexibilityinmind.Yousetthe timeline,andwe’llsupportyou.
Years1and2
Years3andup
Howco-opworks
Yourprofessionalcareerstartsrightfromyourfirstyearwithanengaging introductoryco-opcourse.Throughouttheyear,ourdedicatedteamofstaffatthe Centreconnectswithmorethan1,000employers,bringingthemdirectlytoyou through250+virtualandin-personworkshopsandeventsannually.
We’reheretosupportyoueverystepoftheway,fromcareerexplorationandjob searchtoapplications,interviewsandoffers.Startingasearlyasthesummerafter yourfirstyear,youcanembarkonafour-month-longco-op.
Afteryourthirdyear,you’llhavetheopportunitytodiveintolonger,more immersiveco-oppositionslastingeight,12or16months.
Don’tjusttakeourwordforit.Ourstudentsareeager tosharetheirtransformativeco-opexperiences.
YuvrajJain,ComputerSciencestudent Co-ops:PurolatorandRBC
“It’sscarytomovetoanewcountryatsuchayoung age.You’refacinganewenvironment,newculture,a newlevelofindependencethatmademelearnalotof thingsaboutlife.Startingmyco-opexperienceafter thirdyearreallycontributedtoshapingwhoIam today.Youcantrulychartyourowncareerpath throughtheco-opprogramatMacEng.”
AdetutuAjayi,ChemicalEngineering andManagementgraduate Co-op:SanofiPasteur
“Myco-oprolewascomparabletoafull-time job.Itgavemeworkexperience,tangibleand transferableskillstoputonmyresume,andit waswhyIwasabletolandanewrolewithinthe engineeringfieldonceIgraduated.”
SarahArnold,iBioMedstudent Co-ops:SolidStatePharmaInc.inHalifaxand EcolepolytechniquefédéraledeLausannein Switzerland.
“BeinginSwitzerlandopenedmyeyestoawide varietyofinternationalresearchoptions,andIamnow consideringthepossibilityofgoingoverseasfor graduateschooltopursueaprogramthatcombines medicineandengineering.”
TheCentrealsooffers:
Resumecritiques
Getexpertfeedbacktocrafta standoutresume.
One-on-one careeradvising
Receivepersonalizedguidanceto navigateyourcareerpath
LinkedInworkshops
Learnhowtobuildaprofessional onlinepresence
Enhanceyourskillswithtargetedtraining Professional developmentsessions
Sparkyourentrepreneurialspirit
Ouron-campusincubator,TheForge@Mac,isdedicatedto supportingaspiringentrepreneurseverystepoftheway.The majorityofbuddingbusinessesconnectedtoTheForgeare affiliatedwithMacEng.
WiththeInnovation&SocietyLivingLearningCommunity-inResidence,you’llhavetheresourcesandcommunitytostart buildingyourentrepreneurialjourneyfromdayone.
2022iBioMedgraduateand award-winning entrepreneurLiannaGenovesefounded ImaginAbleSolutionsInc.Herbusinesswas bornoutofprojectshestartedinherfirstyear.
Clubs& teams
Findyourpassion.Igniteyourcuriosity.
AtMcMasterEngineering,ourclubsandteamsarewherefriendshipsare forged,leadershipskillsarehonedandunforgettableexperiencesare created.Withmorethan70FacultyofEngineering-affiliatedclubsand teams,andover4,500activemembers,there’ssomethingforeveryone. Ourstudents’passionanddedicationmakeextracurricularinvolvementa corepartoftheMacEngexperience.
Work+play= Work+play= aworldofopportunity
Skill-buildingexperiences
Whetheryou’reinterestedinatechnicalchallengeorcultivatingcommunityon anidentity-basedclub,theseenrichingexperienceshelpdevelopessentialskills likeleadership,communicationandproblem-solvingthatarehighlysought afterbyemployers.
TheHatchCentre
FeeltheenergyintheGeraldHatchCentreforEngineeringExperientialLearning (picturedright).This28,000-sqftspaceishometotheMcMasterEngineering Societyandmanyofouraffiliatedclubsandteams Brainstorm,collaborateand bringideastolifeinstudent-runrooms,loungesandgarages.
Academiccredit
Notjustpassionprojects.Youcanearn coursecredit(3CX3and4EX3)for participatinginbothtechnicalandnontechnicalclubsandteams.
McMasterEngineering ConcreteTobogganTeam
Clubsandteamshighlights
McMaster,wehaveliftoff!OnMarch14, 2023,NEUDOSE asatellitedesignedand builtbyover150McMasterstudentsand researchers successfullylaunchedinto spaceonaSpaceXFalcon9Rocket Learnmoreinthisstory
TheNationalSocietyofBlackEngineers (NSBE)McMasterChapterisadynamic andinclusivecommunityofstudents strivingtoimproverepresentationinthe engineeringfield.Watchtolearnmore aboutthelegacyofNSBEatMacEng
TheMcMasterMarsRoverTeammade upof80students,wonfirstplacein Canadaandfourthoverallatthesixth annualCanadianInternationalRover ChallengeinDrumheller,Alberta.Learn aboutfiveMacEngclubsandteams thatareoutofthisworld
EEngineering1 ngineering1
JumpintoEngineering1,whereyou'lldiveintohands-on,collaborative,andproject-based learning.Tacklereal-worldproblemswhilemasteringthetechnicalandteamworkskills neededtosolvethem.Inyourfirstyear,you'llexplorethefullspectrumofengineeringbefore choosingyourpathforthesecondyearandbeyond.
Buildastrongfoundation
inthefundamentalsofvarious engineeringdisciplines
Project-based learning
meanshands-onexperienceto enhanceyoureducationandresume
GeneralChemistryforEngineeringI EngineeringMathematics(threecourses)
IntroductoryMechanicsWaves,ElectricityMagneticFields IntegratedCornerstoneDesignProjectsinEngineering (thefirstFUSEcourse)
Electives:choosetwocourses(sixunits)ofapproved complementarystudieselectives
asyoucompletefirst-yearcourses withacohortofyourpeers
Weranked secondin Canadafor student-faculty interaction (NSSE2020)
FUSE
Fusetechnicalandnon-technicalskills, collaboratewithpeersacrossdisciplines andtacklereal-worldproblemswith confidence
FUSE=Fundamentalskillsinengineering
DiveintoourdynamicsuiteofFUSEcourseswithintheBachelorofEngineeringprogram. Throughhands-onprojects,you’lldeveloparobustsetoftransferableskillsthatnotonly enhanceyouracademicexperiencebutalsoprepareyouforthepinnacleofyour studies:afinal-yearcapstoneproject Getreadytobridgethegapbetweentheoryand practice,andemergeasawell-roundedengineerreadytomakeadifference!
1P13:IntegratedCornerstoneDesignProjectsinEngineering
2PX3:IntegratedEngineeringDesignProject2
3PX3:EngineeringEconomics
4A03:Ethics,EquityandLawinEngineering
1P13iswhereyou’llstart.
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Introduceconcepts
Threeone-hourclasses perweektointroducenew subjects,reinforceinteresting topicsandlearnaboutthe professionofengineering
Watchavideoaboutour2023-241P13 classthatworkedwithaclient,Tiffany, wholiveswithspinabifida
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Developskills
Twothree-hourlabs perweektodevelop technicalskills
3
Applyinreallife
Twohoursofaccesstoa designstudiotoworkwith yourgrouponprojects,as wellastobuildandtest prototypes
Beyond firstyear
Determineyourengineeringspecialization
Stepintoyourfuture
Withasolidfoundationfromyourfirstyear,you'renowreadytodive intotheareaofengineeringthatexcitesyouthemost.Exploreour diverseLevel2programoptionsandfindyourperfectfit
Freechoice
EngineeringandiBioMedapplicantsmayreceive“FreeChoice” whichisaguaranteedchoiceofdisciplineinsecondyearand beyond,dependentonthesuccessfulcompletionoftheirfirst-year
FreeChoiceisbasedonyourgrade12admissionaverage The averageneededtoreceiveFreeChoicechangeseachyearbased onthecohortapplying,typicallyinthemidtohigh90s.
96%ofstudents achievefirstyearsuccess
Program options:
ChemicalEngineering
ChemicalEngineering&Bioengineering*
CivilEngineering
ComputerEngineering
ElectricalEngineering
Optionaladditions:
EngineeringPhysics
MaterialsEngineering
MechanicalEngineering
MechatronicsEngineering
SoftwareEngineering
Ourspecializedprogramsaddanextrayeartoyourstudies,makingyourprogramfiveyears insteadoffour,andprovideyouwithskillsandexperiencesthatcansetyouapartinthejob market
&Management:Gainbusinessandmanagementskillsalongsideyourengineeringdegree &Society:Understandthebroadersocietalimpactsofengineeringanddevelopsolutions thatbenefitcommunities
Note:TheseoptionsareavailableforalldisciplinesexceptChemicalEngineering& Bioengineering.
ChemicalEngineering ChemicalEngineering
Innovatingthefuture
Chemicalengineeringinvolvesdeveloping efficient,cost-effectiveandsociallyresponsible processesthatconvertchemicalcomponents andenergyintohigher-valueproducts By takingongrandchallengessuchasdeveloping accesstocleanandsustainableenergy, providingcommunitieswithcleanandreliable waterorimprovingtheyieldandreliabilityofthe agriculturesector,chemicalengineerscontinue toplayavitalroleinthedevelopmentand growthofmodernsociety Chemicalengineers areinvolvedineverystepoftheconsumer supplychain,fromtheextractionand processingofrawmaterialsthataretakenfor grantedineverydaylife,totheproductionof finishedcommercialproducts
Career Career opportunities opportunities
Energyproduction
Pharmaceuticals
Biomedicalenhancement
Foodandagriculture
Environmentalengineeringand analysis
Waterandwastewatertreatment
Commercialchemicals(paints,dyes, industrialchemicals)
Fortheircapstoneproject,agroupof ChemicalEngineeringstudentsdesigneda sustainablewounddressingalternativeto Band-Aids
CivilEngineering CivilEngineering
Buildingtomorrow’sworld
Civilengineeringrequiresasenseofcuriosity andtheabilitytonotjustlookattheworld aroundyou,buttodevelopwaystoimproveit. Civilengineersdoexactlythat planningfor andsafelydesigning,constructing, maintainingandrehabilitatingcommunities Byusingthelatesttechnologytodesignand constructfacilitiesthatarecriticaltoour society,includingbuildings,bridges,roads, waterandwastewatersystems,civilengineers collaboratetobuildabetter,moresustainable future.
Career Career opportunities opportunities
Designandconstructionofbuildingsand infrastructuresystems
Earthquakeengineering
Environmentalandwaterresources
engineering
Education
Government
Consulting
Industry
Construction
RecentCivilEngineeringgraduateMax Guanisfindingcross-bordersuccess whileworkingontheGordieHowe InternationalBridgeproject.
ComputerEngineering ComputerEngineering
Poweringthedigitalage
Computerengineeringmakesourworldmore connected,moreintelligentandevenhealthier byapplyingadvancesinelectronicsand softwaretodevelopdevicesandsystems Our programencompassescomputerhardware, programming,electronics,multimedia, augmentedandvirtualreality,signal processing,robotics,cyberspace,hardware, softwareformachinelearning,andmore
Career Career opportunities opportunities
Digitalelectronics
Software
Webapplications
Computersecurity
Machinelearning
Robotics
Digitalcommunications
Medicaldevices
Consumerelectronics
Automotiveindustries
AcapstoneincludingComputerEngineering studentsharnessedadvancedAItobuilda robotcapableofnavigatingonitsownand understandinghumanlanguage.
EElectricalEngineering lectricalEngineering
Drivingforwardwithinnovative electricalsolutions
Electricalengineeringinvolvesdesigning devicesandsystemsthatusetheflowof electronstoconnecttheworld.Ourprogram coverselectricalpowergenerationand distribution,electrifiedandautonomous vehicles,robotsanddrones,electronics,wired andwirelesscommunications,optoelectronics, signalprocessing,computers,radarandlidar, medicaldevicesandimaging,andmanyother technologiestransformingourworldforthe better.
Career Career Opportunities Opportunities
Powerandrenewableenergy
Electrifiedtransportation
Biomedicalelectronics
Telecommunications
Roboticsandautomation
Aerospaceanddefence
Consultingandservices
ElectricalEngineeringstudentMilana Kalinicispartoftheinauguralcohortof ClimateActionResearchScholars.Herwork ispartofMcMaster’sThermalMappingfor theDecarbonizationofBuildingHeating Project.
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Innovatingattheintersection ofphysicsandengineering
Pushtheenvelopeofnewtechnologiestosolve challengesbothrecognizedandundetected Engineeringphysicsisaninterdisciplinaryfield whereadvancedmaterials,devicesand systemsareengineeredbasedona fundamentalunderstandingofphysics
Career Career opportunities opportunities
Multidisciplinarydesignengineer
Directorofbusinessdevelopment
Manufacturingengineer
Controlsengineer
Systemsengineer
Businessanalyst
Entrepreneur
Projectengineer
Opticalengineer
EngineeringPhysicscapstonestudents createdHandySpeaks,aninnovation designedtobridgecommunicationbarriers formuteindividuals.Theirsmartgloves translateAmericanSignLanguage(ASL) gesturesintospokenEnglish,providinga voicetothosewhoneeditmost.
MaterialsEngineering MaterialsEngineering
Buildingtomorrow’sworld
Explorethedynamicworldofmaterials engineering,whereinnovationmeetsproblemsolvingtocreatecutting-edgematerials.This fieldfocusesonunderstandingand developingmaterialswithuniquemechanical, physicalandchemicalpropertiestomeetthe demandsofmoderntechnology Whetherit's designingbiomaterialsorsmartdevices, materialsengineeringequipsyoutodevelop reliableandsustainablesolutionsforawide rangeofapplications
RecentMaterialsEngineeringgraduate VanessaRaquelRaponiisworkingto bringsafeandfuntoystostoreshelves inhermanagementroleatCanadianfoundedtoygiantSpinMaster.
Career Career opportunities opportunities
Designengineer
Qualitycontrolengineer
Processcontrolengineer
Failureanalyst
Researchengineer
MechanicalEngineering MechanicalEngineering
Engineeringthemechanicsof innovation
Diveintotheworldofmechanical engineering,wherephysicsand mathematicscomealivetocreate transformativesystems.Mechanical engineersworkininterdisciplinary teamstodesign,developandmaintain everythingfromvehiclesandairplanes torenewableenergysystemsand biomechanicaldevices Yourskillswill driveinnovationacrossdiversefields, shapingthefutureoftechnologyand sustainability
Career Career opportunities opportunities
Biomechanics
Renewableenergy
Advancedmanufacturinginautomotive andaerospaceindustries
Mechanicsanddesign
Thermalfluidscience
Co-subcaptains,friends,and MechanicalEngineeringstudentsAlisa NeangandKristinSeymourbrokefrom traditiontoleadtheMcMasterConcrete TobogganTeamintoanewera.
MechatronicsEngineering MechatronicsEngineering
Designthefuturewith intelligentmachines
Exploremechatronicsengineering,where electricalandmechanicalsystemsmergeto developadvanced,computer-controlled devices Thisinterdisciplinaryfieldblends electrical,mechanical,softwareandsystems engineeringtocreateinnovativetechnologies
Asamechatronicsengineer,you'lldesignand leadthedevelopmentofcutting-edge electromechanicalsystemsthatare revolutionizingindustries.
MechatronicsEngineeringstudent
MagalieDurepos-Létourneaucompleteda co-opatMDASpacewheresheworked withtheteambuildingCanadaarm3.
Career Career opportunities opportunities
Roboticsandautomation
Electro-mechanicaldesignanddevices
Embeddedcontrolsystems
Flexiblemanufacturing
Artificialintelligence
Renewableenergy
Medicaldevices
Entrepreneur
SoftwareEngineering SoftwareEngineering
Empoweringinnovation throughcodeandcreativity
Softwareengineeringiseverywhere it’showwe solveproblems,manageinformation,create smartproductsandconnectwithcommunities. Byharnessingtheincrediblepowerofhardware, softwareengineersdesign,build,test,and maintaintheprogramsthatmakeeverything work Theyapplyengineeringprinciplesto ensurethesoftwareweuseeverydayisreliable, efficient,andeffective
Career Career opportunities opportunities
Biomedicalfield Computersystemdevelopment Power,chemicalorautomotiveindustry
Ilovethecreativityinvolvedinprogramming.I’malwayslearningsomething new Atmycurrentco-opplacementwithDeightonAssociatesLimitedin Whitby,Ontario,I’vespentalotoftimelearningaboutnewsoftwareand applyingittocreateinnovativesolutions. AidanLao|SoftwareEngineeringstudent
EEngineering ngineering&Management &Management
ElevateyourengineeringcareerwiththeEngineering&ManagementProgram,aprestigious five-yeartrackblendingtechnicalexcellencewithbusinessinsight Thisprogramequipsyouwith essentialprojectmanagement,leadershipandentrepreneurialskills,settingyouupforsuccessin thecorporateworldorwithyourownventure
Interdisciplinaryproblem-solving:Workwithindiverseteamstotacklecomplexindustry challenges
Legacyofexcellence:Aprogramofferedformorethan50years,offeringapathwaytoawide rangeofcareeropportunitiesandalargealumnibase,manyofwhomareengagedmembersof ourMacEngcommunity.
Industry-relevantexperience:Engageinexclusiveopportunitiestoapplyclassroomskillstorealworldscenarios,replicatingindustrydemandsandtimelines.
AcceleratedMBA:GaineligibilityforanacceleratedMBA,fast-trackingyourbusinesscredentials
EEngineering ngineering&Society &Society
ExploretheintersectionoftechnologyandhumanitywiththeEngineering&SocietyProgram This distinctivefive-yearprogramintegratesatraditionalengineeringcurriculumwithacomprehensive universityexperience,fosteringengineerswhoarecreative,inquisitiveandwell-rounded
Holisticlearning:Corecoursesdelveintotheinterplaybetweentechnology,societyandthe environmentthroughinquiry-basedmethods.
Focusedelectives:Tailoryourstudieswithelectivesthatcomplementyourengineering degree,includingminorsinsustainabilityandinnovation.
Enhancedskills:Developstrongcommunication,criticalthinkingandteamworkskillsto addresscomplex,open-endedindustrychallenges.
ChemicalEngineering& ChemicalEngineering&
Bioengineering Bioengineering
EmbarkonaspecializedjourneywiththeChemicalEngineering&BioengineeringProgram, afive-yeartrackmergingchemicalengineeringprincipleswithbiologicalsciences This programpreparesyouforgroundbreakingworkinbiotechnologyandbioengineering
Integratedlearning:Combinecorechemicalengineeringcourseworkwith advancedbiologicalandbioengineeringtopics
Biotechnologyfocus:Applyengineeringconceptstofieldslikehumananatomy, tissueengineeringandimmunology
Concurrentseconddegree Concurrentseconddegree
Mixandmatchyourstudieswithaconcurrentseconddegree Asanengineering student,youcansimultaneouslyearnathree-yearBachelorofArtsdegreeinfields suchas:
Arthistory
Classics
History
Philosophy
Economics
Politicalscience
Environmentandsociety
Note:Concurrentdegreestypicallyextendyourstudyperiodtofiveyears Fordetails, contactyourAcademicAdvisorbeforestartingyourfirstyear.
IIntegratedBiomedicalEngineering ntegratedBiomedicalEngineering &HealthSciences &HealthSciences(iBioMed) (iBioMed)
AblendofEngineeringandHealthSciences
We’vefusedthebestofourtop-rankedhealthsciencesandengineeringprogramstodelivera uniqueproject-basedlearningexperiencethatissecondtonone IntheiBioMedprogram,you’ll beworkingonreal-worldprojectsfromdayone.Indedicateddesignstudios,you’lllearntowork inteamstodefineproblems,pitchideas,buildprototypesandtestproductswithrealclients
Keyfeatures:
Theonlyfive-year,integratedprogramofitskindinCanada Assessmentsalignedwithcontentandskills
Student-directedprojectsfeaturedinapersonalizedonline portfolio
Flexible,optionalco-opprogram
Cross-disciplinarycollaborationsamongclassmates
Limitedenrolmentof140studentsperyear
Second-yearspecializations:
Deliveredin partnership with:
Yourfirst-yearcourses:
HealthSolutionsDesignProjectsI GeneralChemistry
EntrepreneurshipinBiomedicalInnovation Waves,ElectricityandMagneticFields
IntroductoryMechanics
EngineeringMathematics(threecourses) 1electivecourse
BachelorofBiomedicalEngineering(BEngBME):Emphasisonbiomedical engineeringwithinaparentdiscipline(Chemical,Civil,Electrical,Engineering Physics,Materials,Mechanical,MechatronicsorSoftware)-90spaces,5years
HonoursBachelorofHealthSciences(BHSc):Emphasisonhealth,engineering scienceandentrepreneurship-50spaces,4years
Designprojectsandshowcases
iBioMedstudentstakevariousprojectanddesigncoursesthroughouttheirdegree. Projectsevolvefromyeartoyear,culminatingintheiBioMedShowcasesattheend ofeachterm.Pastprojectsinclude:
Designingalonger-lastinghipreplacement
ConstructingamoreaffordableMRImachine
Creatingamoredurableprostheticarm
Viewpastprojects
WhychooseiBioMed?
TheonlyprograminCanadathatspecializesinhealth,engineeringscience andentrepreneurship
Cross-disciplinarycollaborationsamongclassmates
AnatomylabswhereLevelIIstudentslearnanatomicalconceptsfrom variouslearningangles
iBioMedstudentsstartinnovatingfromyearone,makingthem idealco-opstudentsandstrongfuturebusinessleaders. Completeco-opinfour,eight,12or16-month-longterms In 2023/24,278iBioMedstudentscompletedco-opworkterms acrossdiverseindustriesincludingeducation,government, healthcareandfinance.
Pursuecareersinbiomedicalengineering,biotechnology,healthandbiomedicalscience
Starttheirowncompaniesorinnovatewithinexistingorganizations
Explorefurtherstudiesingraduateresearch,professionalhealthsciencecareersor medicine
BachelorofTechnology BachelorofTechnology ((BTech)
BTech)
Smallclasses,award-winningprofessorsandincredible co-opopportunities
TheBTechprogrampositionsyoutobeattheforefrontofchangeinengineeringindustriesWith auniqueblendoftheoryandpractice,studentsspendmorethan750hoursinlabsettings applyingengineeringprinciplestodevelopinnovativetechnicalsolutions
Guidedbyindustryadvisorycommitteesandtaughtbyprofessorswithindustryexperience, eachofourthreeBTechstreamsisgearedtotackletechnologicalchangehead-onWith25%of thecurriculumdevotedtobusinessandmanagementcourses,graduatesareuniquely positionedtotakeonleadershiprolesandcontributetothesuccessofanorganization
Averageclasssizesof80studentsmeanmoreinteractionwithyourprofessorsandaclose-knit studentcommunity
adegree anadvanceddiploma abusinessmanagementcertificate aminimumof12monthsofco-op workexperience
12monthsofrequiredco-opallows studentstohitthegroundrunningintheir careeraftergraduation
Studentscancompleteco-opanywhere intheworld
Program stream AutomationSystems EngineeringTechnology
Common courses
Specialized courses
AutomotiveandVehicle EngineeringTechnology Biotechnology
ChemistryElectricityandElectronicsl Mathematicsl Mathematicsll Physics FoundationsofBusiness ProfessionalCommunication
AnalyticalChemistry
Object-OrientedProgramming ProceduralC++Programming
StatisticsandMechanicsof Materials Object-OrientedProgramming ProceduralC++Programming
AnalyticalChemistry Biology PhythonProgramming
workindiverseengineeringfields completegraduateschool(MEng,MBA,MASc,PhD)includinganewAcceleratedMBAat McMaster’sDeGrooteSchoolofBusiness,whichyoucancompleteinonlyeightmonths
AutomationSystems AutomationSystems EEngineeringTechnology ngineeringTechnology
TheAutomationSystemsEngineeringTechnology programequipsstudentswiththeskillstobuild complexelectronicsystemsthatsolveeveryday problems Byintegratingknowledgefromchemical, mechanical,electricalandcomputerengineering, graduatesarepreparedtotransitionseamlessly betweenindustries Whetherit'sroboticsorfood processing,whereverthereareautomaticsystems usingsensors,instruments,actuatorsandnetworks, skilledautomationspecialistswillfindtheirplace
Designandimplementautomationsystems toenhanceefficiencyinindustriessuchas petrochemicals,powergeneration, pharmaceuticals,andprimarysteel
Developandprogramroboticapplications
Createcontrolsystemsandassemblylines
AutomotiveandVehicle AutomotiveandVehicle EEngineeringTechnology ngineeringTechnology
TheAutomotiveandVehicleEngineeringTechnologyprogrampreparesstudentstoenhance vehiclesafety,speed,cleanlinessandsustainability.Withasystemsperspective,thisprogram integratesmechanical,electrical,computerscience,mechatronicsandmaterialsengineering disciplines Studentsgainhands-onexperiencein3DCADmodeling,robotprogramming, controllertuning,electric/hybridvehicledesign,vibrationcontrol,troubleshootingand manufacturing
Develophybridandgreenvehicletechnologies
Designpowerandcontrolsystems,engines,andbodies
Performcomplexanalysisonmechanicalcomponents,assembliesandsystems
Biotechnology Biotechnology
Biotechnologyisaninterdisciplinaryfieldthatmergesbasicscience,appliedscienceand engineering.Studygeneticengineering,cellbiology,molecularbiology,microbiology, analyticalinstrumentationandbioprocessing Studentsdelveintothelatestresearchin immunology,virology,genomics,proteomicsandbioinformatics.Combiningastrong theoreticalfoundationwithextensivelabexperience,graduatesarewell-preparedfor careersingeneticengineeringandbioprocessing.
Workinbio-fuel,foodandpharmaceuticalindustries
Monitorqualitycontrolandassuranceofbiomaterialsandbioproducts
Engageinbioinformatics,geneticandproteinengineering, nanobiotechnologyandbioremediation
ComputerScience ComputerScience
Computersciencetakes theoryandbringsittolifein practicalapplications
HonoursComputerScienceisadirect-entry, four-yearprogramattheforefrontof innovatingtoday’stechnologiesStudents learnprogramming,softwaredesign,systems andtheoreticalfoundations,artificial intelligenceandmachinelearning.Infive practiceandexperiencecourses,the emphasisatMcMasterisonlab-based explorationanddiscovery,includingexpanded coverageofpracticaltopicssuchasprofiling andtuningandfoundationaltopicssuchas operatingsystemsandcompilers
Programhighlights
RobustAcademics:In-depthfocuson programming,softwaredesign,systems andtheory.
PromisingCareers:Graduatesexcelas systemsanalysts,databasespecialists, softwaredevelopersandsystem administrators.
Tight-knitcommunity:Smallclasssizes offerpersonalizedinteractionwith professorsandinstructors.
Experientiallearning:Studentsapply theorythroughpracticalprojectsand participateinclubsliketheMcMasterAI Society,StartCodingandDeltaHacks
First-yearcourses
IntroductiontoComputationalThinking ComputerSciencePracticeandExperience: DevelopmentBasics
ComputerSciencePracticeandExperience: IntroductiontoSoftwareDesignUsingWeb Programming
DiscreteMathematicsforComputerScience LinearAlgebraI
EngineeringMathematicsI
EngineeringMathematicsII-A 2ElectiveCourses
Beyondfirstyear
Inthisprogram,youhavetheflexibilitytotake30unitsasopenelectivecourses,allowing youtoeasilycompleteaminoralongsideyourdegree Inyourupperyears,you'llchoose18 unitsoftechnicalelectivesfromavarietyofadvancedcoursessuchasMachineLearningor SoftwareEntrepreneurship Theprogramculminatesinacapstoneproject,forwhichyou'll applyyourlearningtoacomprehensive,real-worldchallenge.
Co-opandfuturecareers
Ourprogramemphasizesastrongfoundationincorefundamentals,givingyoualong-term advantageintheever-evolvingjobmarket.Asaco-opstudent,you'llgainaminimumof12 monthsofworkexperiencethroughacombinationoffour-,eight-,12-,or16-monthco-opwork terms.
Potentialcareerpaths:AppDevelopers,ChiefInformationOfficers,DatabaseDevelopers, InformationSecurityAnalysts,InformationSystemDesigners,SystemsAnalystsand Programmers,Webe-CommerceDevelopers.
Topco-opemployers:AdvancedMicroDevices(AMD),IBM,Geotab,SynopsysCanada,Evertz MicrosystemsandEricssonCanada.
In2023-24,71%ofco-opworktermsforCompScistudentswere monthslong 8-16
Engineering
IntegratedBiomedicalEngineering &HealthSciences
Grade12U: English
Admissionrequirements
Calculus&Vectors
Chemistry
Physics
+2Grade12U/Mcourses
ComputerScience
Grade12U: English
Calculus&Vectors
Chemistry
Physics
+1Grade12U/Mcourses
BachelorofTechnology
Grade12U: English
Calculus&Vectors
2of: ComputerScience
Physics
Chemistry
+2Grade12U/Mcourses
Grade12U: English
Calculus&Vectors
Biology
Earth&SpaceSciences
ComputerEngineering
Technology
Engineering1
ChemicalEngineering&Bioengineering
ChemicalEngineering
CivilEngineering
ComputerEngineering
ElectricalEngineering
EngineeringPhysics
MaterialsEngineering
MechanicalEngineering
MechatronicsEngineering
SoftwareEngineering Society& Management
BEngBiomedicalEngineering(BME) (Alldisciplinesaboveexcept5yearoptions&ComputerEngineering)
iBioMed1
BHSCHealth,EngineeringScienceandEntrepreneurship(HESE)
ComputerScience
HonoursBASc
AutomationSystems
EngineeringTechnology
AutomotiveandVehicle
EngineeringTechnology
Biotechnology
Degreelengthsmayvarydependingonwhenandhowstudentschoosetocomplete co-op Pleaseseepage14fordetails
AllFacultyof Engineering programs havea mandatory supplementary applicationand admissionisby selection.
TTakethefirststepin akethefirststepin yourMacEngjourney yourMacEngjourney
Howtoapplyinfiveeasysteps
Howtoapplyinfiveeasysteps
STEP1
ApplyonlinethroughOUAC
OnceyouapplyonOUAC,checkyouremailforan acknowledgementletter Thiswillcontainlogindetailsneeded tocheckyourapplicationstatusonyourapplicantportal
Deadline:January15,2024
STEP2
Supplementaryapplication
Amandatorysupplementaryapplicationisrequiredfor studentsapplyingtoanyFacultyofEngineeringprogram.
Deadline:January30@12p.m.(EST)
STEP3
Applyforscholarships(optional)
Oneapplication=considerationforallawards
AllscholarshipwinnersreceiveanEngineeringResearchExperience Award,valuedat$6,000+forthesummerafteryourfirstyear
Deadline:February19,2025@11:59p.m.(EST)
ScholarshipsavailableincludeDean’sExcellenceAwardsandGlobal Dean’sExcellenceAwards,aswellasscholarshipsforparticipationin organizationslikeSHAD,FIRSTRoboticsandDECA.Availableto domesticandinternationalapplicants,
STEP4
Submitadditionaldocuments*(ifrequired)
Documentscouldincludetranscripts,EnglishLanguage Proficiencyresults,schoolprofilesandothers
Deadline:April1,2024
STEP5
Acceptyouroffer
AcceptthroughOUACbythedeadlinestatedonyouroffer letter.Don’tforgettoapplytoresidencewithadepositbefore thedeadline.
Deadline:June2,2025
Additionaldocuments*
Besuretocheckyour admissionrequirementslisted onyourapplicantportal
CurrentOntariohighschool students:yourgradeswillbe sentautomaticallyfromyour school
Transferstudentapplications areprocessedonarolling basissoearlysubmissionof documentsisencouraged
Admissions Admissions
Supplementaryapplication
AllFacultyofEngineering(BTech,CompSci,Eng1,iBioMed)applicantsare requiredtosubmitamandatorysupplementaryapplication The applicationconsistsofonewrittenandthreevideoresponses.Howyou respondtothesequestionsisanopportunityforustolearnmoreabout whoyouarethroughtopicsincludingcommunication,teamwork,risktakingandproblem-solvingskills. Pleaseseeeng.mcmaster.ca/supplementary-applicationforfulldetails
Timelines
Firstroundofoffersfor Ontario-curriculumstudents (101)typicallygooutinmidMarch,withanotherround followinginearlyMay NonOntariostudentoffers(105) areissuedonarollingbasis.
IsyourEnglishproficiency testscoretoolow? TheMELDdiplomaisdesigned forstudentswhoseprimary languageisnotEnglishandwho wishtopursuetheirundergraduate studiesatMcMasterUniversity Pleasecontact meld@mcmaster.cawithquestions
Internationaladmission requirements
Forninecommoncurriculums, includingAmerican-Style,IB,British Patterned,CBSEandmore,pleasevisit: future.mcmaster.ca/international Reachouttousat thinkeng@mcmaster.ca formoredetailsonyoureligibility.
Indigenousstudents
AttentionIB,APand A-Levelstudents:
Youmaybeeligiblefortransfer creditfornon-mathandscience courses.Pleaseemail engserv@mcmaster.ca inthesummerbeforeyourstudies toconfirmpotentialtransfercredits
FirstNation,MétisandInuitapplicantsare encouragedtocontactMcMaster’sIndigenous StudentServicesofficeforassistanceinnavigating theapplicationprocess.Programmingand resourcessuchasculturalandsocialevents,Elders inResidenceandacademicsupportsareavailable
MONEYMATTERS
(basedon2023-2024)
Eng&iBioMed (Domestic):$12,446 (International):$69,353
CompSci (Domestic):$9,108 (International):$56,232
BTech (Domestic):$7,973 (International):$49,485
Visitregistrar.mcmaster.ca/fees forfulldetails
Formoreinformationonbursaries, scholarships,financialaid, employmentopportunitiesand more,scanthecodebelow.
Scholarshipsfor internationalapplicants Internationalapplicantsare eligibleforapplication-based FacultyofEngineeringentrance awards Pleasesee engmcmasterca/international fordetails
