Program Overview

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering program at Queen's University is designed to provide students with the professional skills needed to excel in the broad field of mechanical engineering. The program offers the opportunity to specialize in biomechanical or materials engineering.

What You'll Learn

The program provides a solid foundation in the basic engineering sciences, including:

• Solid mechanics and dynamics
• Materials engineering
• Fluid mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Heat transfer The program builds on this foundation with courses that are vital in mechanical engineering, such as:
• Machine design
• Manufacturing methods
• Instrumentation and control In the upper-year, students can choose from a wide variety of technical electives, including:
  • Computer-aided design
  • Design of biomechanical devices
  • Advanced fluid dynamics
  • Aerospace engineering
  • Robotics
  • Turbomachines
  • Ergonomics and design
  • Mechatronic systems design
  • Advanced materials
  • Thermal systems design

Hands-on Learning

The program emphasizes project-based, team-oriented, hands-on learning. Students have access to a well-equipped machine shop for developing prototypes, complete with CAD workstations and CNC machines. Every student gains hands-on experience in the machine shop practice course, and upper-year electives offer even more opportunities for active learning. In the final year, students have the opportunity to complete a design project in the industry-sponsored Capstone course.

Admission and Application

The Mechanical Engineering Program is a discipline within the common core program. Students apply to general engineering, and at the end of the first year, they are guaranteed their program of choice.

Skills You'll Learn

The program enables students to develop skills in:

• Aerospace
• Biomechanical
• Energy and Fluid Systems
• Manufacturing
• Materials
• Mechatronics

Course Highlights

Notable courses in the program include:

• Biomechanical Product Development
• Computer-Aided Design
• Bio-Materials
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Airplane Aerodynamics
• Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
• Nano-Structured Materials

Options

After year two, students can choose to continue in the general Mechanical Engineering Option (ME1) or narrow their focus with the Materials Option (ME2) and the Biomechanical Option (ME3). All graduates receive a highly respected Mechanical Engineering degree.

Internships

The Queen's Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP) gives students the opportunity to take a full-time, paid 1216-month internship, applying their skills to the workplace and gaining on-the-job experience with industry partners.

Careers in Mechanical Engineering

A career in mechanical engineering can lead to opportunities in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, environmental, communication, materials, and manufacturing, among others.