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Engineering Physics

McMaster University

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Deadlines

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  • OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades

    2027 entry

    School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.

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Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish
  • MCV4UCalculus and Vectors
  • SCH4UChemistry
  • SPH4UPhysics
  • Complete the OSSD and six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the four named prerequisites. Co-op grades are excluded.
  • McMaster considers applicants with an average of at least 87% and a completed supplementary application. Selection depends on the applicant pool.
McMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policy
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

McMaster Engineering I direct choice MEP. Regular and co-op options share this academic track.

McMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policy
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    McMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policyMcMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policy
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Academic documents for your applicant category
    • Canadian high school applicants outside Ontario upload the requested records to the Applicant Portal. Uploaded records can support initial review; accepted conditional offers require final official transcripts. Current Ontario high school applicants follow the separate instructions rather than sending unrequested records.
    McMaster transcripts and documentsMcMaster transcripts and documents
  4. Step 4English test results, if required
    • When English proficiency evidence is required, IELTS, TOEFL and other accepted test results must come directly from the testing centre.
    McMaster direct submission of language resultsMcMaster direct submission of language results
  5. Step 5Select the Engineering Physics Track (MEP) when ranking Engineering I options in OUAC.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    McMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policyMcMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policy
  6. Step 6Rank up to two tracks in one Engineering application. McMaster considers the alternate only if the preferred track is not offered.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    McMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policyMcMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policy
  7. Step 7Complete the Engineering I Kira Talent assessment and submit any required documents for your applicant category.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    McMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policyMcMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policy

Complete the shared Engineering I Kira assessment. The 87% academic minimum is for consideration and does not guarantee an offer.

McMaster Engineering Fall 2027 Kira assessment
Applicant pathways
Direct track progression

Students admitted to this Engineering I track

  • Complete the shared Level I required courses and remain in good academic standing to progress to the corresponding Level II discipline.
  • The published calendar specifies completion of the 31 core units and a cumulative GPA of at least 4.0 on the 12-point scale.
McMaster undergraduate calendar, Fall 2027 Level II progression

Degree requirements

Required courses and electives
  • Engineering I requires 37 units, including 31 core units and 6 approved complementary studies elective units. Complete WHMIS as well.
ReferencesMcMaster Undergraduate Calendar · Engineering I effective Fall 2027, printed pp. 73–76McMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policyMcMaster undergraduate calendar, Engineering degree structuresMcMaster undergraduate calendar, Fall 2027 Level II progressionMcMaster Engineering undergraduate co-op rules
Grades and academic standing
  • Progressing to Level II requires the 31 core units and a cumulative GPA of at least 4.0 on the 12-point scale.
ReferencesMcMaster Undergraduate Calendar · Engineering I effective Fall 2027, printed pp. 73–76McMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policyMcMaster undergraduate calendar, Engineering degree structuresMcMaster undergraduate calendar, Fall 2027 Level II progressionMcMaster Engineering undergraduate co-op rules
Credits and degree requirements
  • Students entering Level II follow the calendar in effect in their year of Level II entry.
  • Engineering & Management requires a separate competitive Level II application and at least 63% in ECON 1B03. Engineering & Society also requires a competitive Level II application.
ReferencesMcMaster Undergraduate Calendar · Engineering I effective Fall 2027, printed pp. 73–76McMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policyMcMaster undergraduate calendar, Engineering degree structuresMcMaster undergraduate calendar, Fall 2027 Level II progressionMcMaster Engineering undergraduate co-op rules

Program facts

Academic minimum87% minimum
McMaster Engineering Fall 2027 entry tracks and ranking policy
Co-opOptional co-op. The designation requires at least 12 months of verified work.
McMaster Engineering undergraduate co-op rulesCheck work experience options

Courses

Published common Engineering I courses for Fall 2027. The selected discipline begins in Level II.

Engineering I · common first year8 listed

37 units: 31 core units and 6 approved complementary studies elective units. WHMIS is also required.

  • CHEM 1E03General Chemistry For Engineering I3 credits

    Explore bonding, chemical structure, energy and electrochemistry.

  • ENGINEER 1P13Integrated Cornerstone Design Projects In Engineering13 credits

    Work in teams on design projects combining computation, communication and sustainability.

  • MATH 1ZA3Engineering Mathematics I3 credits

    Learn differentiation, optimization and integration with applications.

  • MATH 1ZB3Engineering Mathematics Ii-A3 credits

    Extend calculus into differential equations, series, polar coordinates and partial derivatives.

  • MATH 1ZC3Engineering Mathematics Ii-B3 credits

    Study linear systems, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues and complex numbers.

  • PHYSICS 1D03Introductory Mechanics3 credits

    Study mechanics including Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotation and harmonic motion.

  • PHYSICS 1E03Waves, Electricity and Magnetic Fields3 credits

    Study oscillations, waves, interference, circuits, electric potential and magnetic fields.

  • WHMIS 1A00Introduction to Health and Safety0 credits

    Learn laboratory safety practices and hazardous-materials information procedures.

McMaster Undergraduate Calendar · Engineering I effective Fall 2027, printed pp. 73–76
Co-op preparation1 listed

For students enrolled in co-op. Students admitted to co-op through OUAC are enrolled in the first fall term.

  • ENGINEER 1EE0Introduction to Career Planning & Employment0 credits

    Prepare for work through career planning, job searches, résumés and interviews.

McMaster Engineering · undergraduate co-op rules and schedules

Careers

Professional recognition

Engineers Canada lists McMaster’s Engineering Physics degree as CEAB accredited from 1974 to the present.

Scope and qualifications

Applies to the exact Engineering Physics degree. Professional registration has separate requirements.

AccreditationEngineers Canada McMaster accredited engineering degreesMcMaster Engineering Physics undergraduate degree

Costs

Engineering I

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Level I tuition · 37 units · CAD

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Tuition$12,694.70
Books and supplies$1,215 est.
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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