3 programs, side by side

+ Add a program	Ottawa Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree) OUAC OBC ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (4 years) OUAC OEC ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Automotive & Vehicle Engineering Technology I (Bachelor of Technology) OUAC MAT ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	85%	80–85%“80-85%”	82%“A minimum of 82% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +2 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +3 more on the program page	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027 To be considered for this program, a mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, 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	30	63	—
What you study	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesMechanical Engineering	General or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesMechanical EngineeringMedical Technology	General or Integrated EngineeringMechanical Engineering
What it is	You study both mechanical engineering and computer science together over five years, learning to design machines and systems while also programming and working with software and hardware integration. Unlike doing these as separate degrees, you graduate with credentials in both fields and understand how they work together in modern engineering. This suits students who want to bridge mechanical design with computing, or who are drawn to robotics, automation, and intelligent systems.	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.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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