Program Overview

Master of Applied Science Mechanical Engineering

The Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering is a research-based program that provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering. The program is offered by the University of Ottawa in collaboration with Carleton University.

Program Overview

• Degree offered: Master of Applied Science (MASc)
• Registration status options: Full-time, Part-time
• Language of instruction: English
• Program option: Expected duration of the program is within two years of full-time study
• Academic units: Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Program Description

The Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (OCIMAE) is a joint program between the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. Established in 1983, OCIMAE combines the research strengths of the two universities to provide students with a comprehensive education in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Main Areas of Research

• Thermal and fluid engineering
• Solid mechanics and design
• Materials and manufacturing
• Controls and robotics
• Biomedical engineering
• Aeronautical and space engineering

Other Programs Offered

• Master of Applied Science Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (MASc)
• Master of Engineering Mechanical Engineering (MEng)
• Master of Engineering in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (MEng)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
• Doctorate in Philosophy in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (PhD)

Fees and Funding

• Program fees: The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program is available under the section Finance your studies.
• International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.
• Financing graduate studies: Consult the Awards and financial support section for possibilities.

Notes

• Programs are governed by the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies and by the general regulations of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (OCIMAE).
• Students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.
• Research activities can be conducted in English, French, or both, depending on the language used by the professor and the members of his or her research group.

Admission Requirements

• Hold a bachelors degree with a specialization, or a major in mechanical engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 70% (B).
• Demonstrate good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts, or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
• Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.

Accelerated Stream Requirements

• Completion of two graduate-level courses in mechanical engineering (MCG) or advanced materials and manufacturing (AMM) each with 70% (B) or higher grade.
• Must be completing or have completed an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa.
• Completion of MCG 4100 or MCG 4220 - Thesis with 80% (A-) or higher grade.
• Have an admission average of A- (80%) or higher.

Language Requirements

• Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (English) in the program to which they are applying.
• Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.
• Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction.

Masters with Thesis Requirements

• 15 optional course units in mechanical engineering (MCG) or advanced materials and manufacturing (AMM) at the graduate level
• MCG 5900 - MASc Seminar
• THM 7999 - Master's Thesis

Masters with Thesis, Accelerated Stream Requirements

• 9 optional course units in mechanical engineering (MCG) or advanced materials and manufacturing (AMM) at the graduate level
• MCG 5900 - MASc Seminar
• THM 7999 - Master's Thesis

Minimum Requirements

• The passing grade in all courses is B.
• Students who fail six units, the thesis proposal, the thesis, or whose research progress report is deemed unsatisfactory are required to withdraw from the program.

Fast-Track from Masters to PhD

• Students enrolled in the masters program in mechanical engineering at the University of Ottawa may be eligible to fast-track directly into the doctoral program without writing a masters thesis.
• Consult the Admission Requirements section of the PhD program for additional information.

Research at the University of Ottawa

• Located in the heart of Canadas capital, the University of Ottawa ranks among Canadas top 10 research universities.
• Research is founded on excellence, relevance, and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• The universitys research community thrives in four strategic areas:
  • Creating a sustainable environment
  • Advancing just societies
  • Shaping the digital world
  • Enabling lifelong health and wellness

Research at the Faculty of Engineering

• Areas of research:
  • Chemical and Biological Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
• For more information, refer to the list of faculty members and their research fields on Uniweb.

Course Offerings

A wide range of graduate courses are available in mechanical engineering, including but not limited to:

• MCG 5104 - Theory of Plates and Shells
• MCG 5105 - Continuum Mechanics
• MCG 5107 - Advanced Dynamics With Applications
• MCG 5108 - Finite Element Analysis
• MCG 5109 - Advanced Topics in Finite Element Analysis
• MCG 5110 - Micromechanics of Solids
• MCG 5111 - Gas Dynamics
• MCG 5115 - Nonlinear Optimization
• MCG 5120 - Micro and Nano Systems
• MCG 5121 - Space Mission Analysis and Design
• MCG 5122 - Smart Structures
• MCG 5124 - Advanced Kinematics
• MCG 5125 - Advanced Dynamics
• MCG 5131 - Heat Transfer by Conduction
• MCG 5132 - Heat Transfer by Convection
• MCG 5133 - Heat Transfer by Radiation
• MCG 5134 - Heat Transfer With Phase Change
• MCG 5136 - Special Studies in Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
• MCG 5138 - Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering
• MCG 5141 - Statistical Thermodynamics
• MCG 5147 - Finite-Volume Methods for Compressible Gas Flows
• MCG 5148 - High-Performance Parallel Scientific Computing
• MCG 5149 - Non-Equilibrium Gas Dynamics
• MCG 5151 - Laminar Flow Theory
• MCG 5152 - Theory of Turbulence
• MCG 5155 - Inviscid Flow Theory
• MCG 5156 - Measurement in Fluid Mechanics
• MCG 5157 - Numerical Computation of Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
• MCG 5167 - Nuclear Reactor Engineering
• MCG 5169 - Advanced Topics in Reliability Engineering
• MCG 5170 - Computer-Aided Design
• MCG 5171 - Applied Reliability Theory
• MCG 5173 - Systems Engineering and Integration
• MCG 5177 - Robot Mechanics
• MCG 5184 - Mechatronics
• MCG 5185 - Multivariable Digital Control
• MCG 5186 - Non-Linear Discontinuous Dynamics and Control
• MCG 5191 - Combustion in Premixed Systems
• MCG 5192 - Combustion in Diffusion Systems
• MCG 5300 - Fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics
• MCG 5301 - Theory of Viscous Flows
• MCG 5303 - Incompressible Non-Viscous Flows
• MCG 5304 - Compressible Non-Viscous Flows
• MCG 5305 - Uninhabited Aircraft Systems Design
• MCG 5306 - Theory of Subsonic Flows
• MCG 5307 - Theory of Supersonic Flows
• MCG 5308 - Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics
• MCG 5309 - Environmental Fluid Mechanics Relating to Energy Utilization
• MCG 5321 - Methods of Energy Conversion
• MCG 5322 - Nuclear Engineering
• MCG 5324 - Building Performance Simulation
• MCG 5325 - Wind Engineering
• MCG 5326 - System Modelling, Dynamics and Control
• MCG 5327 - Nonlinear Systems Analysis & Controls
• MCG 5328 - 3D Machine Vision: From Robots to the Space Station
• MCG 5329 - Space Robotics
• MCG 5330 - Engineering Acoustics
• MCG 5331 - Aero-Acoustics
• MCG 5332 - Instrumentation Techniques
• MCG 5334 - Computational Fluid Dynamics of Compressible Flows
• MCG 5341 - Turbomachinery
• MCG 5342 - Gas Turbines
• MCG 5343 - Advanced Thermodynamics
• MCG 5344 - Gas Turbine Combustion
• MCG 5347 - Conductive and Radioactive Heat Transfer
• MCG 5348 - Convective Heat and Mass Transfer
• MCG 5349 - Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer
• MCG 5350 - Advanced Vibration Analysis
• MCG 5352 - Optimal Control Systems
• MCG 5353 - Robotics
• MCG 5354 - Guidance, Navigation and Control
• MCG 5355 - Stability Theory and Applications
• MCG 5356 - Neuro and Fuzzy Control
• MCG 5361 - Creative Problem Solving and Design
• MCG 5365 - Finite Element Analysis I
• MCG 5366 - Finite Element Analysis II
• MCG 5367 - The Boundary Element Method (Bem)
• MCG 5370 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
• MCG 5375 - CAD/CAM
• MCG 5376 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5380 - Safety and Risk Assessment of Nuclear Power
• MCG 5384 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5396 - Directed Studies
• MCG 5398 - Independent Engineering Study
• MCG 5470 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5471 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5472 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5473 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5474 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5475 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5476 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5477 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5478 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5479 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5480 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5481 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5482 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5483 - Fundamentals of Combustion
• MCG 5484 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5485 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5486 - Special Topics an Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5487 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5488 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5489 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5490 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5491 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5492 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5493 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5494 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5495 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• MCG 5551 - Théorie d'écoulement visqueux
• MCG 5552 - Théorie de turbulence
• MCG 5557 - Méthodes numériques en mécanique
• MCG 5900 - Séminaire de M.A.Sc. / MASc Seminar
• MCG 5947 - Séminaire de maîtrise en ingénierie / Master of Engineering Seminar
• MCG 6998 - Projet / Project
• MCG 9900 - Séminaire de doctorat / PhD Seminar
• MCG 9997 - Préparation du rapport de candidature au doctorat / Preparation of Ph.D. Candidacy Paper
• MCG 9998 - Examen général du doctorat / PhD Comprehensive