Department of Engineering Physics

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Our Areas of Specialization

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Nanotechnology and Micro-Systems Engineering

Nuclear Engineering and Energy Systems

News

June 13, 2019 / Department News

Meet McMaster Engineering valedictorian Hannah McPhee

Hannah McPhee shares the perks of living in Hamilton, why she chose McMaster Engineering in the first place, the advice she'd give her first-year self and more.

June 7, 2019 / Department News

McMaster becomes the first major institution to offer digital degrees

At the forefront of innovation: McMaster Engineering students will soon have digital degrees.

May 30, 2019 / Department News

More than a work experience: PhD student takes a bite out of Apple

Tahereh Majdi's research on engineering thermal devices leads to an experience unique to PhD students.

Co-op and Careers

Engineering Co-op and Career Services (ECCS)

Our students have the opportunity to apply for an industrial internship. If successful, the student typically is employed on industrial placement from May following his/her third year and returns to school for Level 4 in September of the following year. More details can be found on the Engineering Co-op and Career Services (ECCS) website.

Careers

Engineering Physics graduates have many career options due to the flexibility developed through a broad background in mathematics, physics, materials science, electronics, computer systems and optics. There are many different job titles that describe what graduates of the Engineering Physics programme are now doing. Telecommunications, laser applications and nuclear engineering are just a few of the career paths our graduates have focused their attention on. Many graduates choose to continue their studies earning Masters or PhD degrees.