Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (Co-op)

Program Description

Available intakes: January & September

The Faculty of Engineering at Lakehead University - Thunder Bay offers a uniquely What does a soup can and a NASA space shuttle have in common? Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering is a part of many everyday items and activities and helps us develop some of the latest technologies revolutionizing our world. 

As a Mechanical Engineering student you will study the planning, designing, construction and maintenance of equipment used in manufacturing, as well as the finished consumer product. You will explore elements of motion, aesthetics, thermodynamics and much more in order to understand how mechanical systems work – from individual parts to large systems – and how to improve functionality.

Our Faculty of Engineering offers a unique four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), with an optional co-operative education component.   

During the first two years of the Mechanical Engineering program, your studies will emphasize:  

Methods of Production

Engineering Principles

Methods of Design

Safety Issues

Communication 

Your final two years of study will advance your mathematics, engineering sciences and design skills, as well as the application of engineering analytical tools. 

Admission Requirements

Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School

Min GPA: 70.0% Convert grades

English Proficiency Requirements:

For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 19.0, Min Writing: 19.0, Min Listening: 19.0, Min Speaking: 19.0)

Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)

Min Duolingo English Test Score: 110

NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicant may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

• September 2021 Available