Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Explore clean energy systems and renewable technologies. Study automotive, aerospace, marine and robotic systems. Investigate the manufacturing processes we use to produce advanced materials and micro-devices. Work in teams and solve real-world problems.
Areas of focus
- Advanced materials
- Biomedical engineering
- Computer-aided engineering and advanced manufacturing
- Energy systems
- Mechatronics
- Thermofluids and aerodynamics
Careers
- Aerospace engineer
- Automotive engineer
- Energy systems engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Product design engineer
- Robotics engineer
Sample courses
- Mechanics of Solids I - MECH 220
- Thermodynamics - MECH 240
- Fluid Mechanics - MECH 345
- Engineering Design - MECH 350
- Energy Conversion - MECH 390
- Robotics - MECH 430
- Aircraft Design - MECH 475
- Ocean Engineering - MECH 446
- Solar Energy Engineering - MECH 450E
Admission
Apply to UVic as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
High school students
Select Engineering: Year 1 entry (BEng) when you submit your application. You can declare your engineering specialization after one year of full-time study.
Transfer students
Select your engineering specialization when you submit your application.
If you have a technology diploma in mechanical engineering (or a related discipline), Camosun College offers a one-year Engineering Bridge program that will enable you to enter third-year engineering studies at UVic. Consult with UVic's Engineering Advisor (engradav@uvic.ca) for more information.
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