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Ontario Tech

Mechatronics Engineering

OUAC DEH

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Ontario Tech

Mechanical Engineering (Co-op)

OUAC DCN

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Western

Engineering

OUAC EE

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Ontario Tech

Automotive Engineering

OUAC DEA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s73–77%Mid 70s87–93%High 80s to Low 90s73–77%Mid-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • +3 more on the program page
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Physics, SPH4U
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Prospective students applying to Engineering need to complete a mandatory supplemental application.
  • Access the Casper assessment
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&MgtBachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Engineering & Management (Co-op), BEng&Mgt (Co-op)Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published500500850500
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceElectronic & Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringManagementMechanical EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringManagementMechanical Engineering
What it isMechatronics engineering combines mechanical systems with electronics and computer control to design machines and devices that think and move. You'll learn how robots, automated equipment, and smart machines work by studying mechanics, electrical circuits, and artificial intelligence together rather than separately. The management stream adds business courses if you want to lead technical teams; the co-op option lets you work semesters in industry. This suits people who want hands-on problem-solving across multiple disciplines and enjoy building things that integrate hardware and software.Mechanical Engineering (Co-op) teaches you how to design, build, and improve machines and mechanical systems, from engines to robots. Unlike the standard degree, you alternate between semesters of classroom learning and paid work terms at engineering companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. This program suits students who want hands-on problem-solving skills and a clearer sense of what engineering work actually involves.Engineering at Western teaches you to design and build solutions to practical problems using mathematics, science, and materials. You choose a specialization like software, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering, or study general engineering first before deciding. The program includes co-op work terms, so you alternate between classes and paid jobs with employers, giving you real experience alongside your degree.You study how to design, build, and improve cars and vehicles, combining mechanical systems, electrical components, and manufacturing processes. The BEng&Mgt option adds business and management courses so you can move into leadership roles, whereas the standard BEng keeps the focus on engineering. This program includes co-op work terms where you work at automotive companies, suiting students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyengineeringsoftware engineeringApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfo

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