| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is an accredited program that provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and design skills. Students can specialize in areas such as aerospace, materials, solid mechanics, or thermofluids, and gain hands-on experience through a co-op/IIP option. The program features small class sizes, award-winning professors, and exceptional laboratories, preparing graduates for successful careers in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is an accredited professional program providing education in basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences.
- Students acquire design skills for machines and processes based on the learned principles of mechanics, materials, and energy.
- This flexible degree leads to an internationally recognized professional designation and excellent job opportunities.
- Technical electives are selected based on career objectives, including complementary studies in the humanities and social sciences.
Outline:
- Program content
- Basic subjects like sciences, mathematics and fundamental engineering.
- Technical subjects related to the discipline.
- Program structure
- Common year of foundation studies followed by further specialization.
- Options include aerospace, materials, solid mechanics, or thermofluids.
- Electives for personalized learning.
- Capstone design course.
Teaching:
- Small class size.
- Focus on design courses.
- Award-winning professors and exceptionally equipped laboratories.
- SAE International (UMSAE) technical society for hands-on application.
- Opportunities for research.
Careers:
- Internationally recognized engineering designation
- Excellent job opportunities and career growth.
- Flexible degree allows for career specialization based on electives and minors
- Co-op/IIP option provides pre-graduation work experience
- Industry involvement and networking through SAE International (UMSAE)
Entry Requirements:
In order to gain admission into mechanical engineering, all applicants must first complete a minimum eight of the preliminary year engineering courses.
Direct Entry applicants
are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college. Direct entry applicants apply to the preliminary year and require the following:
- Manitoba high school graduation including 5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S,G, or U
- A minimum average of 80% over the following, with no less than 70% in each of English 40S, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, Chemistry 40S, and Physics 40S.
Advanced entry applicants
are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in the preliminary year program, another faculty at the University of Manitoba, or another recognized post-secondary institution, including several required courses.
