Join the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Guelph. Gain practical experience with our Co-op program. Apply now!
Mechanical Engineering at Guelph is built around concepts of sustainability and sustainable design to equip graduates to tackle issues associated with emerging technologies. Graduates in mechanical engineering are able to apply mathematical, scientific and engineering principles to a wide variety of fields and find employment across the private and public sectors. The program provides students with a common base of knowledge essential to mechanical engineering, and then allows them to select electives to attain a degree of specialization in one of five areas, or to choose electives which broaden their general knowledge base. Elective concentrations are available in the areas of wind and solar energy, food and beverage engineering, mechatronics, manufacturing system design and biomechanics. By emphasizing collaboration and integration, students will experience practical design-based learning and develop the tools to create new and effective solutions to issues in our world. Sample Careers: Aerospace project coordinator Manufacturing engineer Robotics and automation engineer Mechanical design engineer A principal aim of the Co-op program in Mechanical Engineering is to facilitate the transition of students from academic studies to a professional career by enhancing the integration of theory and practice.
