Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
Design and innovate in the field of mechanical engineering.
Why choose this program?
Mechanical Engineers make the world a better place – from building more environmentally friendly cars to designing medical devices and robots, to exploring renewable energy sources– all designs use mechanical engineering principles.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
- Minimum overall average: 70%
- Academic English 12
- Pre-calculus Math 12
- Academic Chemistry 12
- Academic Physics 12
- One additional academic subject
This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes; therefore, meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission.
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.
Program options
You’ll have the option of either a co-op program (five years) or a non-co-op program (four years). Choosing the co-op program will give you paid work experience in various roles and organizations.
Our strong relationships with government and industry in Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Region, and Canada will give you opportunities for hands-on, real-world learning in our co-op program, all while earning a paycheque. Co-op terms start in your 3rd year and typically last for 4 months.
The following Engineering program options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Agriculture. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:
Bachelor of Engineering, with Discipline
Bachelor of Engineering, Co-op
What you will learn
Sample courses may include:
Engineering Design I
Mechanics 1: Statics
Engineering Design II
Dynamics
Mechanics of Material
Thero-fluid Engineering II
Machine Design I and II:
Introduction to Mechatronics
Fluid Mechanics
Dynamic of Machines
Biomedical Engineering
Solar Energy Engineering
3Dprinting
Robotics
Dalhousie’s Mechanical Engineering Program gives you the chance to put theory to practice with a broad range of hands-on learning opportunities in new state-of-the-art facilities, combined with our co-operative education program.
Careers
Graduates from the Mechanical Engineering Program go on to become innovators and industry leaders in various fields, including biomedical devices, manufacturing, vehicle design, renewable energy, and marine transportation.
Future studies could include graduate-level degrees in mechanical engineering or related disciplines.
