Mechanical Engineering Dalhousie University

Overview

Mechanical Engineers make the world a better place – from building more environmentally friendly cars to designing medical devices and robots, to exploring renewable energy sources– all designs use mechanical engineering principles.  Dalhousie University 's Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering  programme gives you the chance to put theory to practice with a broad range of hands-on learning opportunities in new state-of-the-art facilities.

Programme options

Choose the right program for you. We offer a co-op (five years) and a non-co-op programme (four years). Choosing the co-op programme will give you paid work experience in various roles and organizations.

The strong relationships with government and industry in Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Region, and Canada will give you opportunities for hands-on, real-world learning. Co-op terms start in your 3rd year and typically last for 4 months.

The following Engineering programme options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Agriculture. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:

• Bachelor of Engineering, with Discipline

• Bachelor of Engineering, Co-op

Careers

Graduates from the Mechanical Engineering Programme go on to become innovators and industry leaders in various fields, including biomedical devices, manufacturing, vehicle design, renewable energy, and marine transportation.

Possible careers include:

• Biomedical engineer

• Mechanical design engineer 

• Mechatronics engineer

• Production engineer 

Future studies could include graduate-level degrees in mechanical engineering or related disciplines.

Accreditation

All of Dalhousie University's engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). This accreditation ensures that graduates meet the academic requirements for licensing as professional engineers in Canada and internationally.