3 programs, side by side

+ Add a program	McMaster Automotive & Vehicle Engineering Technology I (Bachelor of Technology) OUAC MAT ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Génie mécanique et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans) OUAC OBO ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (4 years) OUAC OEC ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	82%“A minimum of 82% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”	80–85%“80-85%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +1 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027 To be considered for this program, a mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc	Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	63
What you study	General or Integrated EngineeringMechanical Engineering	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesMechanical Engineering	General or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesMechanical EngineeringMedical Technology
What it is	You study the design, building, and testing of cars and other vehicles, combining mechanical engineering with hands-on automotive know-how. Unlike a general mechanical engineering program, this focuses specifically on vehicle systems like engines, transmissions, and chassis. The co-op requirement means you work semesters in automotive companies alongside your classroom learning. It suits people who want engineering depth but prefer learning through real projects and industry experience rather than pure theory.	You study mechanical engineering and computer science together over five years, combining courses in machine design, systems, and programming. Unlike separate degrees in each field, you learn how they integrate — for instance, designing machines controlled by software. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms in engineering or tech companies. This suits people drawn to both the physical and computational sides of building things.	You study the engineering principles behind medical devices and equipment, combining mechanical engineering with biology and healthcare applications. Unlike pure mechanical engineering, this program integrates biomedical sciences so you design systems that work inside or on the human body. It suits students interested in engineering who also want to apply their skills directly to medicine and health technology, with mandatory paid work terms built into the degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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