Manufacturing Engineering - Bridge
Overview
Utilize your 3-year Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma to transfer into the 2nd year of our Manufacturing Engineering degree program. General information
The Manufacturing Engineering Pathway program provides graduates with a three-year Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma - Advanced from Durham College an opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree in Manufacturing Engineering at Ontario Tech in three years. Eligible graduate students from the Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma - Advanced at Durham College will be granted transfer credits upon acceptance into the Bridge program.
Developed in consultation with industry, our Manufacturing Engineering curriculum provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of mathematics, computing, and science, with significant content in engineering sciences and design. The only accredited program of its kind in Canada, this unique program emphasizes the design, development, planning, improvement and application of advanced manufacturing processes.
You’ll learn about advances in materials and composites, robotics, automation and intelligent controls while considering the integration between tools, processes and equipment with cutting-edge manufacturing facilities and systems.
Engineering and Management
There is a need for engineers with management skills. Complement the technical studies of your engineering program with business and management courses by adding a year to your degree in order to pursue the Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours) program.
Women in Engineering
A multi-year support program to help female engineering students explore opportunities and careers, gain experience in the workforce, make a successful transition to a career in engineering and find lifelong success in a professional engineering career. View more information about our Women in Engineering program.
Learning environment
Students have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs, including:
- ACE Facilities
- Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC)
- Manufacturing and Control Systems Lab
- Jeffery Boyce Engineering Innovation and Design Studio
- Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Engineering Building
- Rapid Prototyping Lab
- Software and Informatics Research Center (SIRC)
Admissions
Admissions
An Ontario college advanced diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Advanced* with a minimum mid-70s average.
*Only graduates from Durham College will be considered for admission.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | N/A |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Mid-70s |
Once you have completed the bridge courses with a minimum C grade in each course, you will proceed into the four-year Manufacturing Engineering program. In recognition of your diploma, you will receive 13 courses towards your 40-course Manufacturing Engineering degree.
Career opportunities
- Design new manufacturing systems for new products or to improve existing ones.
- Plan, design, set up, modify, optimize and monitor manufacturing processes.
- Organize plant start-up and shut-down schedules to maximize production time and profits.
- Manufacturing system and facility design.
- Product design and development.
- Systems engineering and integration.
Experiential learning
We offer a wide range of optional internship and co-op opportunities to help you gain valuable, relevant work experience to promote networking and lifelong career success.
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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.
