The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is comprised of McMaster Engineering's seven core, world-class academic departments, including Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing & Software, Electrical & Computer Software, Engineering Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering at McMaster University
Building Healthier Communities to Create a Brighter World
The Department of Computing and Software focuses on the principles and methods of computation and of development of high-quality software.
Electrifying the world of engineering.
The study of physics concepts as they apply to engineering.
Developing new materials and the characterization of their properties.
Mechanical Engineering is an engineering discipline that involves the application of principles of physics for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
The School of Engineering Practice and Technology (W Booth) provides interdisciplinary graduate education through experiential learning, mentorship, and a student-centred learning experience with real-world applications for tomorrow’s leaders. The McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering provides research-based, interdisciplinary graduate level programs in biomedical engineering.
Pushing the boundaries of discovery and improving the lives of future generations
Where Learning, Practice and Technology Meet
McMaster Engineering's unique five-year programs offer students a top-notch engineering education in combination with areas, such as health sciences, business and the broader university experience.
A unique five year program that integrates the technical education of the engineer with a business education for management.
Exploring the human side of engineering is the purpose of the five-year Engineering & Society program, which examines the complex interactions between technology and society
Transforming healthcare challenges into new learning experiences through hands-on, entrepreneurial projects focused on solving real-world problems.
Offered jointly by the Faculty of Engineering and the DeGroote School of Business, the Minor in Innovation is designed to give students the tools they need to succeed in today's fast-paced, innovation-driven marketplace. The minor is open to all McMaster University students.
The Interdisciplinary Minor in Sustainability has a goal to develop student’s interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of sustainability.
The Interdisciplinary Minor in African and African Diaspora Studies is made up of courses spanning across more than a dozen departments. A Minor in African and African Diaspora Studies provides students with in-depth understanding of African and African-diaspora peoples and societies around the world.
Designed to provide a foundation of knowledge and skills for participation in communities regardless of one’s primary field of study, the Interdisciplinary Minor in Community Engagement allows students to deepen and expand their understanding of communities and develop skills for principled and effective engagement. The interdisciplinary nature of the minor allows for a broad knowledge base from which to establish relationships with a range of communities both locally and globally.
The minor in Globalization Studies provides students with the opportunity to explore the complex idea of globalization from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Students will have the opportunity to complete courses from the Social Sciences, Humanities, Health Sciences and Science faculties that cover a wide variety of themes related to globalization, and will be able to tailor their course selection according to their interests.
For a complete list of minors, please refer to McMaster University's Academic Calendar.
Mix and match your education with a concurrent second degree* in another field. With Engineering as your primary degree, you’ll have the chance to complete a 3 year Bachelor of Arts simultaneously in areas of study such as:
By combining skills in two fields, you’ll increase your employability. A concurrent arts degree can help you develop the soft skills engineering firms want.
Students interested in a concurrent second degree in one of the above areas should contact their Academic Advisor in the summer prior to their first year of study.
*Note: concurrent second degrees typically extend your enrollment period to 5 years of full-time study.