Program Overview

Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering is a multidisciplinary branch of engineering that combines Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Computer Science. This field involves the design of intelligent machines, from electric vehicles to large-scale industrial robots, and focuses on systems that rely on mechanical elements, electrical power, sensing, and control.

Program Overview

The Mechatronics Engineering program at Lakehead University is designed to prepare students to create technologies that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). With sustainability at its core, this unique program integrates business, law, and public safety into the learning experience, giving students a deeper and broader insight to accompany their engineering expertise.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Mechatronics Engineering program, students must meet the general admission requirements and program-specific prerequisite requirements.

• General Admission Requirements:
  • Ontario High School Students: Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), a minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, and a minimum 70% overall final average.
  • Other Canadian High School Students: Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma, program-specific prerequisite courses, and a minimum 70% overall final average.
  • International Secondary School/College or University: Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent, program-specific prerequisite courses, and an equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian).
• Program-Specific Prerequisite Requirements:
  • Ontario High School Students: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), and Physics (SPH4U).
  • Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students: English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, and Physics 30.
  • British Columbia/Yukon High School Students: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, and Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%.
  • International Students: English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), and Physics.
  • Mature/Transfer Students: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), and Physics (SPH4U).

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Mechatronics Engineering program vary depending on the student's citizenship status and the campus location.

• Canadian/Permanent Ontario Resident:
  • Year 1: $9,568.20 (tuition) + $1,322.39 (ancillary fees) = $10,890.59
  • Year 2: $7,416.65 (tuition) + $1,238.26 (ancillary fees) = $8,654.91
  • Year 3: $7,141.95 (tuition) + $1,238.26 (ancillary fees) = $8,380.21
  • Year 4: $6,893.33 (tuition) + $1,238.26 (ancillary fees) = $8,131.59
• Canadian/Permanent Non-Ontario Resident:
  • Year 1: $9,568.20 (tuition) + $1,322.39 (ancillary fees) = $10,890.59
  • Year 2: $7,416.65 (tuition) + $1,238.26 (ancillary fees) = $8,654.91
  • Year 3: $7,141.95 (tuition) + $1,238.26 (ancillary fees) = $8,380.21
  • Year 4: $6,893.33 (tuition) + $1,238.26 (ancillary fees) = $8,131.59
• International:
  • Year 1: $40,314.00 (tuition) + $1,322.39 (ancillary fees) = $41,636.39
  • Year 2: $40,314.20 (tuition) + $1,238.26 (ancillary fees) = $41,552.46
  • Year 3: $40,314.20 (tuition) + $1,238.26 (ancillary fees) = $41,552.46
  • Year 4: $39,338.17 (tuition) + $1,238.26 (ancillary fees) = $40,576.43

Course Requirements

The Mechatronics Engineering program includes a variety of courses that provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mechatronics systems and their applications.

• Some of the courses include:
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Big Data & Cloud Computing
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Mechatronics Design
  • Kinematics & Dynamics of Machines
  • Materials, Manufacturing & Waste
  • Computer Hardware & Software Systems

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Mechatronics Engineering program can pursue a variety of career opportunities, including:

• Mechatronics Engineer
• Aeronautical Engineer
• CAD Product Design Engineer
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Project Manager

Accreditation

The Mechatronics Engineering program at Lakehead University will seek accreditation with the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) when the initial cohort reaches Year 4, following the standard CEAB process used for all Lakehead BEng programs.