Comprehensive Engineering
Overview
Explore your options in your generic first year, before committing to an area of focus, to ensure you find your fit in the engineering world. This option is intended for those who are undecided on which engineering program they want to take. Prior to year 2, you're required to apply to change* to one of the following engineering programs:
- Automotive Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Software Engineering
*Changing programs is competitive; admission is not guaranteed to your program of choice and you may be placed in another engineering program if you do not meet the requirements.
Learning environment
Students have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs including:
- ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel
- Clean Energy Research Laboratory (CERL)
- Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC)
- Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Engineering Building
- Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE) laboratories
Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U). In addition, a combined minimum 70 per cent average in prerequisite math and science courses is required, with no grade below 60 per cent. Applicants with credentials from outside Ontario should visit the Admissions section.
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 | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Mid-70s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
Career opportunities
Automotive
- Automation, control, active safety systems and intelligent vehicles
- Automotive design, production, maintenance, repair and testing
- Automotive research and development
- Engineering sales and marketing
- Manufacturing of vehicles and components
- Systems engineering and integration
- Trucking industry and transportation systems
Electrical
- Design and development of new electronics, communications, automation and control systems
- Design of new algorithms for speech, image and video signal processing
- Electrical power generation and distribution
- Integration and management of electrical components in industrial process control systems
- Quality assurance and maintenance of communication, control and power
Manufacturing
- Economic analysis and accounting
- Manufacturing system and facility design
- Operations analysis and management
- Product design and development
- Systems engineering and integration
Mechanical
- Control systems
- Energy systems simulation and management
- HVAC projects
- Materials and manufacturing systems
- Mechanical systems
- Power generation
- Quality control and management
- Research and development of new technologies
- Robotics and automation solutions
Mechatronics
- Automation Engineer
- Controls Engineer
- Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer
- Real-time Systems Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
Software
- Design and development of secure software systems for a variety of platforms and devices
- Design of animation, visualization and entertainment software
- Development of productivity, database and financial software solutions
- Management of software projects, computer networks and cloud-based applications
- Quality assurance and software systems maintenance
Experiential learning
The university’s proximity to some of the largest automotive and manufacturing companies in Canada provides many opportunities for work placements. Optional internship and co-op placements are available to provide you with the opportunity to gain meaningful engineering experience.
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Sample courses
- Technical Communications
- Introduction to Engineering
- Calculus I
- Linear Algebra for Engineering
- Physics I
- Chemistry for Engineers
- Engineering Design
- Introduction to Programming for Engineers
- Calculus II
- Physics II
- Impact of Science and Technology on Society
A full program map is available in the Undergraduate Academic Calendar. Courses are subject to change without notice.
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