Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Bachelor
4 years
School of Engineering
Why study Mechanical Engineering at UBC Okanagan?
Tap into research opportunities and the expertise of renowned UBC Okanagan professors who program robots, design bio-materials, operate microfluidic lab-on-a-chip systems, advance manufacturing processes and more.
Mechanical engineering combines hands-on activities with traditional academic teaching to give you the practical and analytical skills needed to become a successful engineer.
As you progress your studies, you can delve deeper into areas you’re passionate about: automotives, biomechanics, robotics and mechatronics, energy, and aerospace.
Careers and Outcomes
UBC degrees are respected by employers around the globe. Program graduates will have the skills to pursue a career in a variety of fields like,
- Product design engineer
- Control and instrumentation specialist
- Piping designer
- Hydraulics engineer
- Biomedical systems designer
- Computer Assisted Design (CAD) specialist
- Research and Development advisor
- Systems analysis engineer
- Numerical simulation engineer
- Battery engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Automation specialist
- Materials engineer
- Micro systems designer
- Energy conversion specialist
- HVAC engineer
- Thermal systems engineer
- Fuel cell specialist
- Pipeline engineer
- Project manager
- Maintenance engineer
Experiential Learning
Expand your horizons while studying abroad, conducting meaningful research, or working in the community with your UBC colleagues.
Learn more about Co-op, Go Global, Undergraduate Research Awards and other opportunities at Experiential Education.
In the mechanical discipline, the School of Engineering undertakes research in areas such as manufacturing, biomechanics and thermofluidics.
Apply your knowledge to a real-world engineering challenge as part of a capstone project where you can gain invaluable experience, industry connections and something to talk about at that first big job interview.
Global and Close-Knit
At UBC Okanagan, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally ranked, top 5% university while studying in a close-knit learning community. 50% of graduates, from all across the globe, choose to stay in the region.
Discover the Okanagan
A diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful farms, vineyards, orchards and snow-capped mountains, the Okanagan is an inspirational landscape perfect for those seeking leisure or outdoor adventure.
UBC's Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of more than 150,000 people— the fourth fastest-growing population in Canada.
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