The MEng program is a course-work based professional program that provides the advanced knowledge and skills needed to support a career as a technical specialist in industry. It is directed to both practicing engineers and new graduates who want a deeper technical foundation. The requirements are eight term length courses at least four of which must be in the department in which the student is registered. Typical admission for this program takes place in September only. The duration is 1 year, or three (3) semesters. Students CAN stay on to take additional terms, with permission of the Graduate School, if they require extra time to complete the eight (8) courses needed for the program.
The M.Eng. requires a total of eight courses. At least four of them must be MECH courses. No more than two of them may be 400 series courses (4th year undergraduate level). See the Graduate Calendar for regulatory details. Some courses are linked to Projects. These timelines define the usual sequence for selecting and registering for projects. Selected Topics Courses at the 800 level (MECH 840, 842, 843, 844) provide an opportunity to customize your learning in a specialized area. APSC 801 is mandatory. It is non-credit and is in addition to the 8 courses you will take for the degree.
APSC-801 Master of Engineering Foundations
An introduction to the Master of Engineering (MEng) graduate studies program at Queen’s University. The course provides students with essential administrative information, an introduction to information literacy within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, as well as an overview of the various support services on campus. Additionally, the course contains several modules on professional and career skills. This non-credit course is comprised of a number of individual modules, and its completion is a requirement to graduate from the MEng program. Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
Prerequisites: Enrolment in the MEng program. Exclusions: Students not enrolled in the MEng program.
Use this Table of Recommended Courses to cover the four competencies and your broader interests. For advice on including courses not on the list, contact the M.Eng. Coordinator.
The M.Eng. Coordinator is Qingguo Li and the Graduate Program Assistant is Jane Davies.
You do NOT require a supervisor to apply for and be admitted to the MEng program. The M.Eng Coordinator oversees all our MEng students. This program is a one-year (1) program [3 semesters/terms]. In some cases, students might complete the program in 2 terms by taking 4 courses each semester. This is not typical - but it is allowed. If a student is not able to successfully complete their 8 courses during the 3 semester period, they may be granted permission to continue with an additional term in order to complete the program. Graduate students must enrol, or register in each semester, maintaining their registration (whether they are taking no courses or 1 - 4), the tuition fees are the same. This is a regulation of the School of Graduate Studies.
No matter how many semesters a student utilizes to complete the program - the MEng program is considered a one-year program.
Financial Support
M.Eng. students in a coursework program do not receive financial support, although some M.Eng. students may be hired as Teaching Assistants (TAs) One TA position = 60 hrs. max. worth approx $2,300.00. TA positions are advertized [on the MME website and by email], in August for a Sept. start and in mid-December for a January start. A TA position is NOT guaranteed.
For program application procedures please see the School of Graduate Studies website.