Our Areas of Specialization
Learn more about the areas of specialization and what you can research within our programs.
News
May 10, 2021 / Department News
Seven McMaster researchers recognized as University Scholars
University Scholars have distinguished themselves internationally and demonstrated a commitment to the discovery, communication and preservation of knowledge, as well as excellence in education and serving local and global communities.
May 4, 2021 / Department News
Spring 2021 McMaster Engineering Faculty Appointments
Twelve McMaster Engineering faculty members have been appointed to new roles in 2021.
April 22, 2021 / Department News
In the news: McMaster engineering students showcase inventions in first-ever virtual expo
Senior engineering students at McMaster University usually ring in the end of their graduating year with a faculty-wide capstone project expo, the product of at least eight months of work.
Events
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.
High School Co-op Program
Eng Phys offers many unique opportunities to high school students who are interested in completing their co-op program at McMaster University.
Explore your Engineering Physics career
Spotlight
Alok Ajmera, B.Eng.Mgt. '03
(Engineering Physics) | Professional Problem Solver at Work
Farukh Javed, BEng '06
Engineering Physics
Gordon Raman, B.Eng. '91
(Engineering Physics) | A merger of engineering, business and the law
Heather Thompson, BEng. '96
(Engineering Physics) | Honing the healing powers of physics
Mark Fritz, BENGM '98 & PhD '04
(Engineering Physics)
My Giving Story: Alf Zeuner
As a Dundas kid who earned his McMaster engineering degrees while taking part in the Canadian Navy’s officer-in-training program, Alf Zeuner didn’t have a typical university experience.
Nancy Burnham, B.Eng. '90
(Engineering Physics) | Engineering Human Solutions
Paul LoRegio, B.Eng. '94
(Engineering Physics) | The Optics of Engineering a New Life
Ruth Rayman, B.Eng.Mgt. '84
(Engineering Physics) | Making Light Work for Canada
Sandra Fountain, B.Eng.Mgt. '92
(Engineering Physics) | Flexible Working in an International Industry
