Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Investigate practical, hands-on ways of creating and improving physical systems to meet the demand of modern industries, from aircraft and energy systems to biomedical, mechatronics and manufacturing.

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Degree

Bachelor

Length

4 years

Faculty/School

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.

Degree Options

Students enrolled in mechanical engineering have the option to pursue a selection of minors and concentrations.

Minors

Concentrations

Sample Courses

These are examples of courses you can enrol in during your studies. To plan your academic journey, please visit the academic calendar.

APSC 169 - Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering Design
APSC 177 - Engineering Computation and Instrumentation
APSC 181 - Dynamics
APSC 182 - Matter and Energy I
APSC 178 - Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves

APSC 246 - System Dynamics
APSC 252 - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
APSC 254 - Instrumentation and Data Analysis
APSC 256 - Numerical Methods for Analysis
APSC 258 - Applications of Engineering Design

ENGR 310 - Fluid Mechanics II
ENGR 375 - Energy System Design
ENGR 377 - Manufacturing Processes
ENGR 380 - Design of Machine Elements
ENGR 385 - Heat Transfer Applications

ENGR 413 - Law and Ethics for Engineers
ENGR 476 - Mechanics of Materials II
ENGR 477 - Mechanical Engineering Laboratory
ENGR 499 - Engineering Capstone Design Project

Plan your academic journey by exploring undergraduate academic advising resources for the School of Engineering.

Explore customized Program Plans designed to support your journey to graduation and beyond.

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

Admission, Fees, Applying

You could soon be studying at one of the world’s top universities. Be sure to review the content below to prepare for attending UBC Okanagan.

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 and Undergraduate Research Awards 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.