Department of Engineering Physics

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Our Areas of Specialization

Learn more about the areas of specialization and what you can research within our programs.

Nanotechnology and Micro-Systems Engineering

Nuclear Engineering and Energy Systems

News

April 11, 2019 / Department News

McMaster Engineering in Maclean's Magazine: University students can now earn badges to recognize their merits

How universities use “micro-credentials” to recognize skills that won’t appear on a transcript.

April 10, 2019 / Department News

McMaster Engineering announces new faculty appointments spring 2019

We are pleased to announce the following new appointments to the Faculty of Engineering.

April 5, 2019 / Department News

Faculty of Engineering hosts panel discussion on digital credentials

On April 10, the Faculty of Engineering will welcome Globe and Mail columnist Jennifer Lewington to moderate a panel discussion on how digital technology – like the blockchain and digital badges – is transforming postsecondary education.

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.