Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering - Welding and Joining

The field of mechanical engineering is concerned with the application of the fundamental principles and laws of nature to the development and betterment of a technological society and culture. Virtually anything that moves, whether animate or inanimate, falls within the scope of mechanical engineering.Of all the engineering disciplines, mechanical engineering is the broadest and most diversified. In all technical areas and types of industries, mechanical engineers are involved in virtually every phase of design, synthesis, development, and refinement of machines, processes, and systems. Mechanical engineers are required to understand the laws of mechanics and thermodynamics, the effects of forces on solids and liquids, the flow of heat through substances, the properties of engineering materials, and the design of mechanisms to accomplish useful tasks. Mechanical engineers play a leading role in the advancement of technology for sustainable development.

If you love things that move, this is your program. At Waterloo, you’ll develop the skills you need to design everything from switches to spacecraft.You’ll get a broad foundation in all aspects of mechanical design: mechanics, power, control, and manufacturing. You’ll also learn to lead large, multidisciplinary teams, solve problems, come up with high-impact innovations, and have the chance to apply it all to real work experiences in co-op.Where you use those skills is up to you. Mechanical engineers work in all kinds of fields, constantly looking for ways to make machinery faster, lighter, cleaner, and more reliable.And with two years of career-relevant experience on your résumé by the time you graduate, you’ll definitely impress potential employers.

Welding and joining processes are used to fabricate almost all manufactured products. New automated manufacturing methods have made welding and joining more important than ever before. The courses in this specialization are intended to prepare students to work in all areas related to welding and joining, including welding metallurgy, welding and joining processes (including robotic welding), welding metallurgy, and welding design and fabrication and quality control. The specialization is the only one of its type in Canada and compares well with programs in Europe and the US. If all Mechanical Engineering degree requirements and requirements for the Welding and Joining Specialization are satisfied, then a Welding and Joining Specialization Certificate of Completion will be awarded on graduation

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening)
International Baccalaureate - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Physics (HL recommended), minimum 4 in each. Chemistry and English A, minimum 4 in each. One other HL or SL course, minimum 4. Total 32. 6s and 7s recommended for competitive programs.

Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Chemistry (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Physics (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Admission averages: Individual selection from the low to mid-90s