The Bachelor of Applied Science in Multidisciplinary Design Engineering is a four-year engineering degree for students who see connections across technology, people and systems.

Develop engineering knowledge while building skills in teamwork, problem-solving, communication, ethics and sustainability, then apply what you learn through internships, projects and hands-on community engagement.

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Shape your multidisciplinary engineering path

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Multidisciplinary Design Engineering gives you opportunities to shape your engineering path endlessly across disciplines while building the engineering knowledge required for your degree.

Your studies can include areas such as:

Explore aerospace engineering through a multidisciplinary lens, developing the systems thinking and technical literacy needed to understand how complex technologies connect, interact and perform together. 

Combine technical problem-solving with design thinking and an understanding of human needs to consider how technologies can be made more effective, intuitive and responsive to the people interacting with them. 

Work with a faculty advisor to build a coherent learning path around where you want to go.

Build technical literacy and systems thinking while learning to approach complex engineering problems where multiple technologies need to work together as part of a larger solution. 

Develop engineering literacy, communication, teamwork & problem-solving skills, and an understanding of technology’s impact on society.

Explore areas that interest you while making more personalized course choices.

Use learning-path courses, electives, internships and the capstone to deepen the combination of skills that supports your goals.

• Want an engineering degree, but your interests extend across more than one traditional engineering discipline

• Enjoy mathematics, science, computing, technology and complex problem-solving

• Want to understand both technical systems, the people who interact with them and the impact of engineering on society

• Want technical depth without losing sight of bigger systems, like ethics and sustainability

• Value hands-on learning and want engineering experience before you graduate

• Are considering changing from engineering, mathematics, computing, science or another related program because you want a more multidisciplinary path

This program offers many client-based projects, 3 integrated internships, and 450 community service hours. This provides hands-on learning opportunities while connecting you with the community, whether locally or internationally. 

This program focuses on multidisciplinary learning through an engineering lens, allowing you to create your own path or follow one of our customizable learning paths.

Each program learning path has been created in collaboration with industry experts to address real gaps in the job market, ensuring you graduate market-ready and prepared to become a change-maker.

This small, highly personalized program gives you direct access to faculty advisors who will help you shape a learning path that aligns with your goals. You’ll receive one-on-one guidance every step of the way in selecting your courses and gaining experience, with mentoring from professors, industry partners and peers—both in the classroom and in the field.

Complete your studies fully in English, French or a combination of both. Scholarships and financial support are available for domestic and international students, including additional opportunities for Francophone students. 

We’re committed to helping you access financial support that fits your situation. A variety of scholarships, bursaries and financial aid is available to support your studies:

Eligible Canadian students are automatically considered for admission scholarships between $1,000 and $3,000 based on their admission average (no application required).

Get additional scholarships that reward academic excellence, leadership and community involvement.

Program-specific scholarships recognize leadership, strong academic performance and community engagement at various stages of your program.

Canadian and permanent resident students in financial need can apply for bursaries.

Additional funding is available for students studying in French, including:

• French Studies Bursary
• Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship for eligible international Francophone and Francophile students

Please note: Financial aid offerings are subject to change. Always check the university website for the most current information.

• You must have a minimum admission average of 75%.

• For students in Secondary 5, you must have a minimum admission average of 82%. 

*Please note: These minimum requirements are subject to change. Admission is not guaranteed. 

The following are required prerequisite courses for Ontario high school students:

• English 4U or Français 4U

• Advanced Functions 4U or Calculus and Vectors 4U

• One of the following:

• Biology 4U
• Chemistry 4U
• Computing 4U
• Physics 4U

Students who don’t have one of the mathematics or science prerequisites can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.

Students from Quebec or other Canadian provinces or territories who’ve completed high school, CEGEP or college, or students with a different academic background, such as mature or international students, are also eligible for this program (certain conditions apply). 

• Human factors engineering

• Aerospace systems engineering

• Engineering design and innovation

• Autonomous and intelligent systems

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