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Become a skilled problem solver, leader and innovator able to create mechanical systems and electro-mechanical designs while engaging with cutting-edge technological developments in the world of nanotechnology with the Master of Applied Science in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Collaborative Nanotechnology program.
Whether you’re working towards a career in academia or upgrading your skills for new job opportunities, you’ll benefit from the breadth and depth of knowledge of our faculty members and will be prepared for a rewarding career that will make the world a better place. You’ll also gain perspectives on nanotechnology through excellent educational resources, a diverse network of expert instructors across the Faculties of Engineering and Science, and world-class research opportunities.
Careers pursued by MME graduates include automation, automotive, aerospace, forensics and more.
Our co-location with the departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Design Engineering, and the world-class Student Design Centre promotes extensive collaboration between the three departments for the purposes of teaching, research, and providing support to our many student design teams.
Program overview
Department/School: Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Collaborative, Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis
Application deadlines
- February 1 (for admission in September)*
- June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)*
- October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)*
*NOTE: all relevant documents pertaining to your application must be uploaded within 10 business days of the date of your submission, and before the deadline, as indicated above.
Supervisors
Admission requirements
- The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering requires either (i) a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent or (ii) a 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent, as the minimum requirement for admission to a Master's program for applicants educated at a Canadian institution. A 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to a Master's program for applicants educated outside of Canada.
Degree requirements
- Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
Application materials
- Resume
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
- Transcript(s)
- References
- Two academic references are required
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 80 (writing 22, speaking 20, reading 20, listening 18) IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, speaking 6.0)
Tuition and fees
- Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program
- Review the Living costs and housing.
- Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students