Western provides the best student experience among Canada's leading research-intensive universities.

Degrees

Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc)
[4 year program]

Areas of Concentration and Options

Biochemical and Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

www.eng.uwo.ca

Western Engineering is proud to offer Canada’s best engineering student experience. When you join Western Engineering you have the opportunity to play an active role choosing your career path. After completing our Common First Year you will enroll in one of our 9 design-based core engineering programs. Outstanding students also have the opportunity to explore the world of engineering with Western’s medicine program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, the Richard Ivey School of Business, Western Law or many other Faculties across campus as part of our Dual Degree program. If you are looking for a competitive edge, we also offer co-op or internships or you could earn a master’s degree in just five years with our Accelerated Master’s Program. The possibilities are endless in Western Engineering, which is why we like to refer to our program as Western Engineering Plus.

Areas of Concentration and Options

Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering Option
• Biochemical and Environmental Engineering Option
Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering Option
• International Development Option
• Structural Engineering Option
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
• Biomedical Signals and Systems Option
• Power Systems Option
• Wireless Communication Option
Green Process Engineering
Integrated Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Externship Program (EEP)
Mechatronic Systems Engineering – NEW
Software Engineering
• Embedded Systems Option

Programs

Chemical Engineering
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering is a versatile discipline broadly based upon physical and life sciences. Today the world faces significant challenges due to increasing populations, air, water and soil pollution, and world-wide energy and food shortages. Chemical engineers are well positioned through their training to address and find solutions to these challenges.

Our program educates engineers to design, develop and operate chemical processes to make useful products such as plastics, polymers, medicines, food, fuels, fertilizers, detergents, cosmetics, and consumer goods at minimum cost in a safe and environmentally sustainable way. Chemical engineers also translate and scale-up processes developed by basic scientists into practical applications that benefit society and lead to economic development. In your third year of study, you will have the option to emphasize your course of study in a Chemical Engineering option or Biochemical and Environmental Engineering option.

Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering is a broad discipline that uses applied and leading-edge science to improve the quality of life by providing essential services, solving environmental problems resulting from industrialization and resource consumption, and mitigating natural disasters.

Our design course in final year allows you to gain practical experience working on group projects with the City of London and industry professionals. Over the years, projects have included a new grandstand for a baseball park, proposals for storm water management and bridge and tower designs.

As a student enrolled in Civil Engineering at Western you can choose one of the following options of study: Environmental Engineering, International Development or Structural Engineering.

Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering studies the design of hardware elements and the building of computer systems of various levels of complexity. These systems may vary from high performance parallel supercomputers, to special servers that operate computer networks, to micro devices that will operate the next generation of home appliances.

A popular option is the concurrent degree program with a Major in Computer Science in the Faculty of Science. Both degrees may be obtained in a total of five years.

Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering is a diverse, fast growing and vibrant field of engineering. In our program you will learn how to harness electrical energy for human benefit. Use of electrical energy is versatile and our program covers a broad range of applications. Examples include telecommunications, digital electronics, computers, robots, electric motors, all sizes of generators, electric power distribution systems, and electric cars. You also have the option to enroll in a Wireless Communication option, a Power Systems option or a Biomedical Signals and Systems option in fourth year.

Green Process Engineering
Western Engineering is proud to offer Canada’s first Green Process Engineering program. The curriculum integrates the fundamental principles of chemical engineering to design commercial products and processes that are safe, economical and environmentally friendly by reducing waste generation. The program also explores alternative sources of energy with reduced carbon emissions. Some of the distinguishing features of the program include the emphasis on green chemistry, green power, solar and bio-fuel cells, and conversion of waste, such as agricultural byproducts to bio-diesel and bio-ethanol products.

Integrated Engineering
There is a strong need for broadly trained engineers with skills in interdisciplinary design. Integrated Engineering emphasizes engineering design and incorporates fundamentals from several engineering disciplines rather than concentrating on one. The curriculum consists of core courses from civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. The program prepares graduates to succeed in a world where technology is increasingly interdisciplinary. Broad training and strong design experience prepares graduates to work in almost any industry.

Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines and its products are found everywhere. Our program focuses on a broadly based mechanical and materials engineering education that stresses fundamental engineering concepts, contemporary design practices, development of interpersonal skills and interaction with engineering practitioners. You will work closely with faculty and industry partners to apply knowledge and leadership skills by participating in real world design and construction projects.

Following either second or third year, you will have the opportunity to enroll in an Engineering Externship Program. This eight-month program, offered in collaboration with Fanshawe College, consists of practical courses in machining, welding, metrology, among other things. The program will give you exposure to the practical side of engineering.

Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical, electrical, computer, control, and systems design engineering to create useful products. The combination of these engineering principles helps generate simpler, more economical, reliable and versatile systems. Western Engineering is excited to launch its Mechatronic Systems Engineering program in September 2011. Our program will be unique in its multi-year design focus. Throughout the program, you will take core courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering as well as core courses in Mechanical and Materials Engineering. In addition to these core concepts, you will receive specialized instruction in mechatronic design principles through a three-year design curriculum, as well as specialized instruction in robotics and advanced sensing.

Software Engineering
The development of software systems is now regarded among the most innovative work performed by mankind. Software engineers are trained for the specification, design, implementation, and maintenance of software systems. Western’s Software Engineering program has a core of disciplines that covers all phases of the software cycle. Our program offers a solid foundation in computer hardware and computer networks, while exploring the essentials of computer science. In fourth year, you will have the opportunity to complete an Embedded Systems Option, if you desire.

Dual Degrees
Many Western Engineering students enhance their education by completing a Dual Degree. At Western Engineering, we offer two types of Dual Degrees: Concurrent Degrees (studying with one of Western’s other Faculty’s across campus) and Combined Degrees (studying with one of Western’s professional schools). Combining programs allows you to graduate with both degrees in less time than it would take to complete each degree independently.

Concurrent Degrees
There are more than 50 concurrent degree programs offered with Western Engineering. You can enhance your engineering education by completing a major module in Faculties such as: Science, Social Science or Arts and Humanities; in areas such as Applied Math, Computer Science, Psychology, or English.

Combined Degrees
• Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc) with a BA in Honors Business Administration (HBA) from the Richard Ivey School of Business (5 years)
• Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc) with a Juris Doctor (JD) from the Faculty of Law (6 years)
• Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc) in Biochemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Integrated Engineering with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (7 years)

Co-op Programs
Our Summer Engineering Co-op and Internship programs provide opportunities for you to gain practical experience. The 12 to 16 month internships are available following your third year of study. Summer co-ops provide technical work experience during the summer months and are available to qualifying students at each level of undergraduate studies. Engineering students with practical experience are usually the first to secure employment following graduation. Recently students have interned with Cami Automotive, JMP Engineering, The City of London, Hydro One and Suncor.