Program Overview

Undergraduate Admissions and Programs

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Mechatronics Engineering Program

Program Information

The Mechatronics Engineering program at Memorial University is an interdisciplinary program that combines electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering fundamentals.

• Campus: St. John's
• Faculty: Engineering and Applied Science
• Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
• Practical Experience: Up to two years of real engineering work experience
• Length: Five years (Engineering One + four years in Mechatronics Engineering major)

Mechatronics Engineering at Memorial

The Mechatronics Engineering program at Memorial University is unique in that it is a co-operative education program, providing students with up to two full years of industry experience prior to graduation.

• Mechatronics engineers work in diverse fields, including automation and control of mechanical systems, advanced manufacturing systems, robotics, autonomous driving, navigation, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
• As a Mechatronics Engineering graduate, students will be ready to contribute to the growing high-tech sector and the future digital economy.
• Courses include mechanisms, programming, electronic circuits, automatic control, sensors and instrumentation, and computer-aided engineering.
• Elective courses are available in areas such as autonomous robotics and vehicles, machine learning, image processing, and the Internet of Things.

Admission Requirements

To apply for admission to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, students must indicate Bachelor of Engineering in the appropriate place on the undergraduate application for admission.

• In addition to meeting the general admission requirements, students must also meet the admission requirements set out by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

Sample First Year

A sample program of suggested courses for Engineering One is available.

Sample Courses Beyond First Year

Some sample courses beyond the first year include:

• ME 4302 - Mechanisms and Machines
• ECE 4300 - Electronic Circuits I
• ME 6202 - Control Systems
• ME 7204 - Robotics and Automation

Career Opportunities

A Bachelor of Engineering degree with a major in Mechatronics Engineering prepares students for a variety of careers, including:

• Communications, Internet-of-things, micro electromechanical systems (MEMS), robotics design
• Control of precision manufacturing and industrial equipment to maximize safety and energy efficiency
• Design of artificial limbs, such as mechanical hands
• Design of navigation systems and autonomous vehicles, such as search and rescue vehicles for harsh environments or disaster zones
• Note: Some of these careers may require supplementary education and/or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential learning, or professional courses and exams.