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Published rangetheir exact wording87%A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this80–83%Low 80s70%85–90%85-90%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMHF4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • Physics 4U
  • ENG4U (min. 70%)
  • MHF4U (min. 70%)
  • MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • SCH4U (min. 70%)
  • SPH4U (min. 70%)
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronics:
  • ENG4U, MHF4U with a minimum grade of 60%, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • MCV4U is strongly recommended
  • An additional Math, Science or Technological Education course is also recommended
  • Software:
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027
  • Mandatory
  • supplementary application
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSocBachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Business Administration, BEng/MBA
First-year intakewhere published145
What you studyChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringFacilities ManagementAerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering
What it isEngineering I – Discovery Track lets you explore multiple engineering specializations during your first year before committing to a specific stream like chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, or software engineering. You can also choose to combine engineering with management or social studies. The co-op option means you'll alternate between classroom and paid work terms, giving you real experience in the field while studying.You study the core principles and applications of engineering across multiple disciplines — mechanics, materials, electrical systems, and design — rather than specializing in one branch from the start. This program includes mandatory work terms integrated throughout your degree, giving you hands-on experience in engineering roles while you study. It suits students who want broad engineering foundations and real workplace experience before deciding on a specialization.You study a specialized branch of engineering — chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, software, or another field — applying math and science to design and build real structures, systems, or software. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at engineering companies, giving you industry experience before you graduate. This program suits students strong in math and physics who want hands-on learning and concrete career preparation.In your first semester, you take core engineering courses in math, physics, and design while exploring different engineering specializations — aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing. You won't choose your specific engineering stream until after first semester, letting you test what each field actually involves before committing. This suits students who are confident they want engineering but unsure which branch matches their interests and strengths.
The door tomajors you reach through itengineeringengineeringengineeringsoftware engineeringApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo

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