Master of Engineering [M.Eng] [Engineering Physics] From McMaster University

The MEng degree is a course-based program where students are required to complete courses and an on-campus research project. Engineering Physics is about understanding and advancing knowledge and technologies used in a wide range of state-of-the-art systems including optical communications, sensors for biomedical and environmental applications, lasers and LEDs, photovoltaics, and nuclear power systems.

• The course duration is 2 years.
• The areas of research of the program include:
  • Nano and microdevice engineering
  • Nuclear engineering and energy systems
  • Photonics
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Smart systems
• A candidate for the M.Eng. degree is required to complete a minimum of eight half courses
• Total Unit Count : 30, which comprises of : 
  • At least three of these half courses must be from Engineering Physics
  • Remaining half courses must be technical courses
  • Candidate must complete the course ENG PHYS 733 (six units)
  • On-campus research project of four months
• After a minimum of one year in the M.Eng. program, a student may transfer to the Ph.D. program without completion of the Master’s, upon successful completion of a transfer examination.
• A written report must be submitted prior to the transfer exam, which itself is oral and includes a presentation