Student Services & Resources

Need to talk to an advisor? Want to find study space? Find out about services and resources for MECH students.

Degree Requirements

Find the requirements for your program below.

Doctoral Studies

Program completion requirements

PhD Program Guidelines

Doctoral Examinations Planning Tool and Checklist for Candidates and Supervisors

Departmental PhD Forms:

All PhD students are required to register in the Thesis course, MECH 699, all year around (i.e. for both winter and summer terms). The seminar course is only mandatory for students who belong to the biomedical, applied mechanics and design, and mechatronics and manufacturing research groups in each winter term (no seminars are held over the summer). Seminar policies may vary from group to group.

Seminar and thesis courses

Course Credits
MECH 698 (Seminar) 2
MECH 699 (Thesis) 0

Students normally register in the full session section of the course (Term 1-2). The Term 1 only or Term 2 only section may be used by new students arriving at other than usual registration periods, or by students nearing completion of their studies.

For a comprehensive list of academic policies that apply to research graduate students, visit Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Master of Applied Science

Program completion requirements

MASc Program Guidelines

Departmental MASc Forms:

All MASc students are required to register in the Thesis course, MECH 598, all year around (i.e. for both winter and summer terms). The seminar course is only mandatory for students who belong to the biomedical, applied mechanics and design, and mechatronics and manufacturing research groups in each winter term (no seminars are held over the summer). Seminar policies may vary from group to group.

Seminar and thesis courses

Course Credits
MECH 598 (Seminar) 1
MECH 599B (Thesis) 12

Students normally register in the full session section of the course (Term 1-2). The Term 1 only or Term 2 only section may be used by new students arriving at other than usual registration periods, or by students nearing completion of their studies.

For a comprehensive list of academic policies that apply to research graduate students, visit Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Master of Engineering (MEng)

Requirements are different for each MEng program we offer. Please see the information relating to your specific program.
MEng in Mechatronics Design

MEng In Mechatronics Design

Program Requirements

All Mechatronics Design MEng students are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits for their degree and the program is designed to be completed within 12 months (September to August).  The link below provides a general overview of the 12 month program. Note that all core courses are only offered once per year, so it is not possible to take them in a different term than what is listed. If students wish to take a technical elective (T.ELEC) in term 2 instead of term 1, that is also permitted, however it will make your term 2 course load heavier. Registration for graduate students opens in June of each year (registration dates). All students are expected to register for their courses as soon as possible to maintain their spot in the program.

Detailed program requirements, including a list of acceptable courses, can be found in the Program and Registration Guidelines:

Contacts

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

MEng In Mechanical Engineering

Program Requirements

All Mechanical Engineering MEng students are expected to take a total of 30 credits which must satisfy the following general MEng requirements:

  • At least 24 credits must be at the 500-level.
  • A minimum of 18 of the 24 credits must be in the program area at the 500-level, including the project, if applicable.
  • A maximum of 6 credits may be taken at the 300-/400-level.
  • A maximum of 6 credits of 500-level directed studies courses may be counted toward the program requirements.

For more information on general MEng requirements, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Contacts

MEng Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NAME)

MEng In Mechanical MEng Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NAME)

Program Requirements

Students in the MEng NAME program require a minimum of 33 credits of coursework, which includes a 3-credit capstone design project and a 3-credit internship. Although the program has a large core with limited flexibility, up to 6 credits may be approved for core course equivalents taken prior to admission, allowing for streamlined entry and limited room for constrained electives (must be approved by Program Director).

The courses for MEng NAME program will be published in mid-August, and more information related to course schedule will be sent to admitted students at that time. Students should register in both Term 1 and Term 2 courses by the end of August. Students who have taken core course equivalents prior to admission should contact name@apsc.ubc.ca to request approval for chosen electives and a customized timetable.

Contacts

Core Courses

The following core courses make up the 33-credit course-load of the program.

Term Course Name Description Credits
Term 1 MECH 488: Introduction to Ship Hydrodynamics Ship terminology, lines plans, ship hydrostatics, transverse and longitudinal stability of ships, dimensional analysis, ship resistance prediction; ship propulsion methods, propeller selection and design. 3
Term 1 CIVL 435: Advanced Structural Analysis Analysis of beams and plates in marine vessels, in elastic and elasto-plastic regime. Torsion of thin-walled structures. Buckling of columns, plates and stiffened panels. Introduction to the finite element method, and use in the analysis of marine vessels. 3
Term 1 NAME 524: Shipbuilding Project Management Terminology; planning; scheduling; budgeting and cost accounting; risk management; quality control; shipbuilding applications. 3
Term 1 NAME 578: Marine Engineering Marine propulsion systems; ship engines; shafting; ship vibrations; on-board systems (piping, HVAC, electrical); advanced propulsion systems. 3
Term 1 NAME 581: Ship Design This course introduces the ship design process from a Systems Engineering point of view.  Students learn how to translate Owner’s Requirements into optimal ship characteristics.

  • Corequisite:  All of NAME 578, MECH 488, CIVL 437 and one of NAME 524, APPP 501.
 3
Term 2 NAME 501: Advanced Ship Structures Pressure hull design; finite element analysis applications; classification rules; ice and ice loads; dynamic loads including slamming, risk and reliability.

  • Prerequisite:  CIVL 437 or equivalent
 3
Term 2 NAME 502: Advanced Ship Hydrodynamics Advanced ship resistance; boundary layers; propeller design; numerical methods in hydrodynamics; advanced marine vehicles; ocean waves; cavitation; ship vibration. Includes a laboratory component involving a wave/towing tank and CFD project.

  • Prerequisite:  MECH 488 or equivalent
 3
Term 2 NAME 522: Ship Production and Industrial Engineering Build strategy; shipyard layout and equipment; manufacturing techniques; outfitting and painting techniques; material properties; corrosion; welding; fatigue; composite materials. 3
Term 2 NAME 566: Ship Dynamics and Control Equations of motion; ocean wave spectrums, response amplitude operators; seakeeping; maneuvering; stability; dynamic positioning. 3
Term 2 NAME 591: Computer-Aided Ship Design Project A capstone design project designed to give students experience in the preliminary design of a special purpose ship. Students work individually and in teams, using advanced design software and databases, to design a vessel according to specified criteria.

  • Prerequisite: All of NAME 581, NAME 578.
  • Corequisite: All of NAME 502, NAME 522, NAME 501, NAME 566.
 3
Term 3 NAME 592: Shipbuilding Internship or Project Students complete a twelve- to sixteen-week internship at a marine-related company or agency.* Duties may include technical analysis, participation on a design and/or production team, and field work. Final report and presentation required.

  • Prerequisite: All of NAME 501, NAME 502, NAME 522, NAME 524, NAME 566, NAME 578, NAME 591.
 3

* Note: The Engineering Co-op Office provides coaching and support to students seeking internships and strives to find internship opportunities for all students. The Co-op Program has been very successful thus far; however, hiring decisions are ultimately up to the companies and the department cannot guarantee that all students will be hired. Students are welcome and encouraged to search for intern positions on their own as well.

Master of Engineering Leadership – NAME & CEEN

Please visit the MEL website for detailed lists of the program requirements for the MEL Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NAME) and MEL Clean Energy Engineering (CEEN) programs.

MEL in NAME    MEL in CEEN