University of Waterloo
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Mechanical Engineering

University of Waterloo

Waterloo

🇨🇦CanadaEngineering5 yearsBachelor of Applied Science31 IB Points

Program Overview

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 spacecrafts. 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.

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Academic Requirements

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Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches

SL • Required: 4

Physics

SL • Required: 4

Chemistry

SL • Required: 4

One of

English A: Literature or English A: Language & Literature

Required: SL 4

or

English B

Required: HL 5