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Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.E.) - View all program options

Learn how to get the most out of your degree and prepare for your future career.

The University of Saskatchewan offers a four-year Engineering program where students start with a common first year covering foundational knowledge. Mechanical Engineering is a popular choice among the eight disciplines, chosen by around 30% of first-year students. Mechanical Engineers apply the principles of motion, force, energy and materials to design solutions for a wide range of problems in order to improve productivity and quality of life. They contribute to healthcare, efficient generation and use of energy, transportation, manufacturing and more. Mechanical engineers solve current challenges and develop future solutions for a sustainable world. They play a critical role in advancing the technologies needed to develop low-carbon energy, robotic agriculture, eco-friendly mineral extraction, medical devices, and intelligent machines.

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Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Year 1 courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

Fall Term
GE 102.2 | Introduction to Engineering I
GE 112.1 | Engineering Discipline Experience
GE 122.2 | Engineering Mechanics I
GE 132.1 | Engineering Communications I
GE 140.1 | Design I
GE 152.1 | Electrical Circuits I
GE 172.1 | Engineering Programming
CMPT 142.3 | Introduction to Computer Science for Engineers
MATH 133.4 | Engineering Mathematics I

Natural Science Series
    BIOL 102.1 | Nature for Engineering
    CHEM 142.1 | Global Impact of Chemistry for Engineering
    GEOL 102.1 | Introduction to Geology for Engineering
    PHYS 152.1 | Introduction to Atoms and Nuclei for Engineering

Winter Term
GE 103.1 | Introduction to Engineering II
GE 123.3 | Engineering Mechanics II
GE 133.2 | Engineering Communication II
GE 143.2 | Design II
CHEM 146.3 | General Chemistry for Engineering
MATH 134.3 | Engineering Mathematics II
PHYS 156.3 | Electromagnetism and Waves for Engineering

Discipline bridge course:
  • ME 113.3 | Engineering Analysis I

  • You choose once course (3 c.u.) from either GE 153.2 Electrical Circuits II, OR GE 163.2 Process Engineering

Academic tips

  • Explore information about the Mechanical Engineering program in the course and program catalogue
  • Meet with an academic advisor in the Engineering Student Centre, or the Undergraduate Program Chair in Mechanical Engineering, for help choosing your courses and planning your degree
  • Maintain a minimum yearly average of 60% to advance to the next year of the program
  • First-year grades matter – entry into Mechanical Engineering is competitive, and acceptance into the program is based on your cumulative average from First Year
  • Visit the student Learning Hub for help developing your academic skills
  • Apply for College of Engineering and university scholarships, awards and bursaries
  • Read the College of Engineering weekly e-newsletter, “The Explorer”, sent out every two weeks during the academic year
What will I learn?
  • Foundational knowledge in mathematics, natural science, and engineering science, including their applications
  • General skills and methods related to problem solving, analysis, investigation, and design
  • How to work collaboratively in a team environment, with other students and in partnership with industrial and external clients
  • Core Mechanical Engineering subjects of kinematics, dynamics, solid mechanics, machine design, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, materials science, numerical analysis, statistics, manufacturing, and control systems
  • Engineering software for design, manufacturing, finite-element analysis, materials selection, data acquisition, and control systems

Gain relevant experience

Create local and global connections

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Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Year 2 courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

Fall Term
GE 210.3 | Probability and Statistics
GE 213.3 | Mechanics of Materials
MATH 223.3 | Calculus III for Engineers
ME 214.3 | Introduction to Materials and Manufacturing
ME 227.3 | Thermodynamics I

Winter Term
MATH 224.3 | Calculus IV for Engineers
ME 215.3 | Fluid Mechanics I
ME 226.3 | Mechanics III
ME 229.3 | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design
RCM 200.3 | Effective Professional Communication

You choose
Year 3 courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

Fall Term
ME 313.3 | Mechanics of Materials I
ME 321.3 | Engineering Analysis II
ME 324.3 | Engineering Materials
ME 327.3 | Heat Transfer
ME 330.3 | Manufacturing Processes

Winter Term
ME 314.3 | Machine Design I
ME 323.3 | Mechanics of Materials II
ME 328.3 | Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I
ME 329.3 | Collaborative Design and Manufacturing
ME 335.3 | Fluid Mechanics II
ME 352.3 | Engineering Analysis III

You choose
  • Fall or Winter Term, GE 348.3 | Engineering Economics

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USask Student Competencies

USask Student Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and attributes developed and leveraged to achieve success in your learning and work:

  • Engaging in our intercultural society
  • Nurturing successful relationships
  • Leveraging technology
  • Adaptive design and problem solving
  • Communicating meaningfully
  • Cultivating well-being

Explore your major

Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Final Year courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

Fall Term
ME 417.3 | Thermodynamics II
ME 418.3 | Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II
ME 431.3 | Control Systems

Winter Term
GE 449.3 | Engineering in Society

You choose

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USask Student Competencies

USask Student Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and attributes developed and leveraged to achieve success in your learning and work:

  • Engaging in our intercultural society
  • Nurturing successful relationships
  • Leveraging technology
  • Adaptive design and problem solving
  • Communicating meaningfully
  • Cultivating well-being

Possible destinations

People with a mechanical engineering degree take their knowledge and skills into many different industries and occupations. Note that some of the career paths listed here require further education and training.

Designations

Since the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.E.) program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by Engineers Canada, graduates can apply immediately to any provincial or territorial licensing body in Canada to become an Engineer in Training once they have completed their degree. After completing four years of relevant engineering work experience and passing the National Professional Practice Exam, Engineers in Training are then eligible to be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng. designation). Our graduates are also recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.

USask alumni career paths

  • Airside Systems Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Consulting Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Full Stack Developer
  • HIL Validation Engineer
  • Hydroelectric Engineer
  • Industrial engineering Technologist
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Mechanical Equipment Engineer
  • Ocean Engineer
  • Performance Engineer
  • Pipeline Engineer
  • Powertrain Controls Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Product Engineering Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Manager
  • Quality Control Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer
  • Rotating Engineer
  • Sales Engineer
  • Structural Mechanical Engineer
  • Turbomachinery Engineer
  • Upfitting Product Manager
  • Vision Engineer

My mechanical engineering degree is very valuable to me because it has helped me develop skills to solve complex and large problems. I feel equipped to handle problems I never thought I would have been able to solve before. I plan on working in engineering design, however, even if I weren't planning to, I think the skills I have developed would be applicable in all areas of industry and life.

—Leif, fourth-year student in mechanical engineering

Where do USask alumni work?

  • Amazon
  • Associated Engineering
  • BHP
  • Bourgault Industries
  • Brandt Group of Companies
  • Cameco
  • Canadian Light Source
  • Cargill
  • City of Saskatoon
  • CNH Industrial
  • Crestline Coach
  • Department of National Defence
  • Doepker Industries
  • Dow Chemical
  • Engcomp
  • EVRAZ North Americad
  • Federated Co-operatives Ltd.
  • GE Power
  • Government of Saskatchewan
  • Graham
  • Hatch
  • IRD
  • John Deere
  • K+S Potash Canada
  • Kova Engineering
  • Maple Leaf Foods
  • March Consulting
  • Mosaic
  • NASA
  • NOVA Chemicals
  • Nutrien
  • Orano Canaday
  • PAMI
  • Prairie Machine
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada
  • Rockford Engineering Works Ltd.
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic
  • Saskatchewan Research Council
  • SaskEnergy
  • SaskPower
  • SaskWater
  • Shell
  • Stantec
  • Suncor
  • Wood
  • WSP Canadaa

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"My degree is valuable because it provides both technical knowledge and practical, hands-on skills that are in demand across many industries. Mechanical Engineering opens opportunities in areas such as design, manufacturing, energy, and construction. I plan to leverage my experience with design software, teamwork, and problem-solving to pursue internships and future job opportunities where I can continue to apply and develop my engineering skills in real-world settings."

—Madison, first-year student in mechanical engineering

"I chose mechanical engineering because I have always been interested in gears and machines, wanting to learn more about them. Joining student design teams and learning with my hands have been the most valuable experiences with my degree so far."

—Jackson, first-year student in mechanical engineering