The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Applied Science (MASc), Master of Engineering (MEng), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
The MASc involves a thesis whereas the MEng can be strictly coursework.
There are five major areas in which thesis research may be undertaken. They are listed under Areas of Research.
The normal length of time taken to complete is 3 to 6 terms (1 to 2 years) for the Master's degree and 6 to 12 terms (2 to 4 years) for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Almost all full-time MASc and PhD thesis students are fully supported from major scholarships such as NSERC and OGS, or from Research Assistantships funded by their faculty supervisors research grants. Additional support in the form of term-by-term merit scholarships and teaching assistantships supplement the student's income, in specific cases. The University or Department do not provide funding for MEng students, and the candidates are expected to be self-supporting.