Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering Program

The Mechanical Engineering program is offered by the Faculty of Science, Applied Science, and Engineering. It leads to a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, with the first two years of the program available at the Saint John campus.

Program Description

Mechanical engineers work with systems that transform energy and material to useful ends. Combining the principles of physics with engineering, mechanical engineers design, develop, and analyze machines, including:

• aircraft
• automobiles
• ships
• spacecraft
• industrial equipment
• robotics
• medical devices
• heating and cooling systems

The majority of mechanical engineers work in manufacturing and industrial plants, improving system performance, including increased emission and other environmental controls.

Diploma in Engineering Foundations

Students who complete the first two years of the BSc in Engineering at UNB Saint John are awarded a Diploma in Engineering Foundations.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the Mechanical Engineering program can be found by selecting "Engineering" in the admission requirements tool.

Career Opportunities

Mechanical engineers have a wide range of career opportunities, including working in manufacturing and industrial plants, improving system performance, and designing and developing new machines and systems.

Program Details

• Faculty: Faculty of Science, Applied Science, and Engineering
• Degree(s): Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Years 1 and 2)
• Campus: Saint John