Overview

From robots to high-speed trains, apply your technical skills to future challenges.

What you'll learn

As a Mechanical Engineering student at Laurentian University, you'll be exposed to a wide breadth of fundamental and applied engineering knowledge. In addition to receiving a strong foundational education in all aspects of mechanical engineering, the program also allows you to specialize in mechatronics, where concepts from mechanical, electronic and computer engineering are combined in the design of new integrated technologies. Classroom teaching is complemented with hands-on lab work that demonstrates the real-world implications of engineering principles. You'll also be regularly brought to work on challenging open-ended design problems that must satisfy requirements and constraints pertaining to functionality, safety, manufacturability, cost, ease of use, and environmental sustainability.

The culmination of these efforts is the fourth-year capstone engineering design course, where you'll work in a team to design, fabricate, and test a device or product according to the needs of a client. Many clients are local companies or organizations looking to improve their products or services, which also allows you to connect with potential future employers.

Choose your focus

The Mechanical Engineering program at Laurentian University offers the following two options (both can be completed in four years):

• General option - You'll be exposed to general knowledge in all areas of mechanical engineering while having the flexibility to tailor your coursework to specific areas of interest through additional elective courses.
• Mechatronics option - You'll specialize in a multidisciplinary field of engineering involving elements of mechanical, electronic, and computer engineering that is at the core of the design of integrated intelligent systems, such as robots and modern vehicles.

Co-op option

Gain valuable experience and get paid while you study. Choose the 5-year co-op option to participate in 16 to 20 months of paid engineering internships.

When you graduate

Once you complete the program, you’ll receive a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering degree and earn your iron ring. You’ll also be prepared to apply to become licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or with another Canadian engineering regulator. You can also continue your studies and pursue research with the Master of Engineering Science program at Laurentian University.

This program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), fulfilling the educational requirement to become a Professional Engineer in Canada.

Key Features

Acquire practical engineering experience, improve your employment prospects upon graduation and earn money by completing co-op work placements in industry.

Pursue a specialization in mechatronics, a field that combines elements of mechanical, electronic and computer engineering to design state-of-the-art systems, such as robots and smart machines.

Test classroom knowledge through experiential learning opportunities such as lab work, design projects and engineering competitions.