Bachelor of Technology

  • Overview

    McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering and Mohawk College’s School of Engineering Technology have partnered to establish the Bachelor of Technology I (B.Tech. I) program in response to the needs of today’s innovation-based organizations.
     
    The four-year Bachelor of Technology program has been designed for students who learn best by doing. It provides a balance of university-level course study and practical experience by applying classroom knowledge and theory to real-life situations.

    Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Bachelor of Technology degree from McMaster University and an advanced college diploma from Mohawk College in one of
    three specialties:

    • Automotive and Vehicle Technology
    • Biotechnology
    • Process Automation Technology.

     

    Co-op/Internship

    Gaining relevant co-op experience is an essential part of earning a B.Tech. degree. This required program component will allow students to gain valuable work experience and career connections. One four-month work term is completed after the second year of study and one eight-month work term is completed in the third year of study. While support and guidance is provided by Engineering Co-op and Career Services to assist students with job searching, résumé writing and interviewing skills, it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to satisfy the co-op program requirement. The co-op placements are primarily in ‘hands-on’ technology applications and are an integral part of the program.

  • Admission Details

    OUAC Application Code: MBT

    Target Enrollment: 200 Students

    Admission AVERAGE & Requirements

     

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    Program Brochure

Why Bachelor of Technology at McMaster?

The Bachelor of Technology program offers a fresh approach to education for the dynamic world of engineering. Promoting “Learning In 3D,” we incorporate Theory, Practice and Experience in our education. Our students go beyond learning from a textbook – they learn from “hands on” experience through lectures, labs and work experience.
 
Industry has identified a growing need for employees who possess a wide range of competencies including critical thinking and problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills. Equipped with this blend of skills and abilities, students will be able to market themselves as well-rounded, industry-ready employees.
 
The B.Tech. program combines both technological and management studies so graduates are able to function in various levels – from shop floor technological situations to liaising with senior levels of management. The combination of technology and management courses, along with mandatory co-op experience, helps students learn how to make technology and management decisions in a business context.
 

  • 1st Year Courses

    Required Courses:

     
    6 units from Course List of chosen stream (below):

    Automotive and Vehicle Technology Stream

     
    Biotechnology Stream:

     
    Process Automation Technology Stream:

     
    Note: The unit value of a particular course is indicated by the last digit of the course code (e.g. 1A03 = 3 units).

  • Beyond 1st Year

    Automotive and Vehicle Technology

        Learn the skills and theoretical knowledge you will need to design and manufacture automotive and vehicle components, systems and cars of the future.In this stream, you will learn about the design, operation and manufacturing of advanced combustion engines, hybrid cars and alternative fuel vehicles. You will also learn about the car of the future with no engine, no gasoline, no steering wheel or exhaust.


    Biotechnology

        With the theoretical foundation and lab experience, you will be ready for areas in genetic engineering and bioprocessing. The Biotechnology program includes a study of foundation courses in chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, genetic engineering, cell biology, molecular and microbiology, analytical instrumentation and bioprocessing. There are also advanced courses in areas such as immunology/virology, genomics/proteomics and bioinformatics.


    Process Automation Technology

        You will learn to integrate hardware and software to design and implement automation systems in the manufacturing and processing industries.
      The Process Automation Technology program combines a unique multidisciplinary focus which includes advanced chemical, mechanical, electrical, electronics and computer engineering concepts with particular emphasis on the industrial processes.

  • Careers or Options Beyond This Program

    Automotive and Vehicle Technology graduates could be involved in the automotive industry with research and technology applications related to:

    • development of new automotive products and revision of existing ones
    • collaboration in research and development
    • production planning and designing new production processes
    • conducting and developing test procedures
    • automotive product design, manufacturing and quality improvement

     
    Biotechnology graduates will qualify for positions in government, university and industry. They will also strengthen the competitiveness of businesses in biotechnology with research and technology applications related to: Biotechnology

    • genetic engineering
    • pharmaceuticals
    • food production
    • analytical and testing services
    • policies and regulations

     
    Process Automation Technology graduates can work for companies in various industrial processing and manufacturing sectors related to:

    • primary steel
    • chemicals
    • petrochemicals
    • pharmaceuticals
    • power generation

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