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Carleton Engineering – Biomedical and Mechanical

Carleton University

The published admission average for Engineering – Biomedical and Mechanical at Carleton University is 80–85% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code CEJ.

This program combines mechanical engineering with biomedical applications, so you study how to design and build machines and devices used in medicine and healthcare — from artificial joints to diagnostic equipment. Unlike a straight mechanical engineering degree, you focus on the intersection of mechanics and biology. It suits students who want engineering problem-solving skills but are drawn to healthcare and want to see their work help people directly.

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Admission average

80–85%

OUAC code

CEJ

Study options

Co-op

Carleton University publishes this as “80–85% (regular and co-op)”

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What’s the Carleton Engineering – Biomedical and Mechanical acceptance rate?

Carleton University doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Engineering – Biomedical and Mechanical, and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 80–85% for September 2027 entry. Carleton acceptance rate, program by program

Admission requirements

Required
MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U

Carleton’s own wording

  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • 2 best 4U/M courses
  • See Ontario high school course codes.
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
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How many other programs require these outright:

What it costs

First-year tuition at Carleton is $6,198.91 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Mechatronics Engineering ($12,964.57) and Engineering ($10,743.01) cost more. Carleton tuition, program by program

Source: Carleton University on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.

What this leads to

The picture for mechanical engineering as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

People work in manufacturing, especially transportation equipment and machinery production, designing and optimizing mechanical systems. Typical roles include product designers, manufacturing engineers, and design engineers working in aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial automation.

In its favour

  • Entry-level positions in Canada start around CAD 77,870 per year, with average mechanical engineer salaries at approximately CAD 84,399.
  • The energy transition (hydrogen, carbon capture, small modular reactors, grid build-out) is hiring electrical, mechanical, chemical, and process engineers, creating new sectors beyond traditional manufacturing.
  • Engineers with AI capabilities can earn up to 15% more than those without, reflecting growing value for technical depth.
  • Strongest provincial demand is in Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec, making employment prospects solid in your region.

Worth knowing

  • The employment outlook in Ontario is moderate, with not many new positions from retirements and a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation, meaning fresh graduates face real competition.
  • A 2023 World Economic Forum report estimates that 50% of tasks in engineering and manufacturing could be automated by 2030, creating uncertainty about which skills stay in demand.
  • Repetitive tasks such as basic CAD modeling and routine simulations are increasingly automated, so entry-level work itself is shrinking.
  • Professional engineering licensure (P.Eng) requires years of supervised experience after graduation before you can stamp designs or run projects independently.

How AI is changing this work

Basic CAD modeling and routine simulations are increasingly automated, which is work many junior engineers do in their first few years. However, AI lacks the creativity inherent in expert engineering work and falls short of providing engineering judgment, while engineering requires trade-offs that entail qualitative reasoning where humans excel. The field is not being displaced wholesale, but the entry-level work you'd actually do at graduation is narrowing—the jobs that remain will demand stronger AI skills and deeper problem-solving, not just CAD proficiency.

Where this came from (6 sources)
  1. 1. 2,005 mechanical engineer jobs in Canada, May 2026 | Glassdoor
  2. 2. Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Canada in 2026
  3. 3. 1,854 mechanical engineer Jobs in Canada, July 2026 | Glassdoor
  4. 4. Engineering Jobs in Canada 2026: NOC Codes, Wages, P.Eng Path
  5. 5. Job prospects Mechanical Engineer in Ontario
  6. 6. 2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Mechanical Engineering Degree Careers | Research.com

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