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Multidisciplinary Design Engineering

University of Ottawa

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Deadlines

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  • Applications open for programs beginning September 2027

    2026 entry

    Verbatim: "We start accepting applications for programs that begin in September 2027 on September 17, 2026."

    Official deadline
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
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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
  • ENG4U / EAE4U / EAL4U / ETS4U / EAC4U / EWC4U / FRA4U / FLO4UOne accepted Grade 12 U English or French course
  • MHF4U / MCV4UAdvanced Functions or Calculus and Vectors
  • SBI4U / SCH4U / ICS4U / SPH4UOne of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
  • ENG4U or FRA4U.
  • MHF4U or MCV4U.
  • One of SBI4U, SCH4U, ICS4U or SPH4U.
  • An equivalent can be taken at uOttawa before or during first year if a mathematics or science prerequisite is missing.
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Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Fall 2027 Ontario secondary school admission for OJG and OJC.

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  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Academic documents listed in your uoZone Admission file
    • Current Ontario high school transcripts arrive automatically through OUAC. Upload other requested records through uoDoc in uoZone. Your Admission file lists the documents for your background and program; incomplete files can be cancelled after the applicable deadline.
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Applicant pathways
English instruction (OJG)

Ontario secondary school applicants

  • Published minimum 75% for OUAC OJG.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
  • ENG4U or FRA4U.
  • MHF4U or MCV4U.
  • One of SBI4U, SCH4U, ICS4U or SPH4U.
  • An equivalent can be taken at uOttawa before or during first year if a mathematics or science prerequisite is missing.
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French instruction (OJC)

Ontario secondary school applicants

  • Published minimum 78% for OUAC OJC.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
  • ENG4U or FRA4U.
  • MHF4U or MCV4U.
  • One of SBI4U, SCH4U, ICS4U or SPH4U.
  • An equivalent can be taken at uOttawa before or during first year if a mathematics or science prerequisite is missing.
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Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • The Faculty of Engineering publishes a minimum of 120 units for the BASc in Multidisciplinary Design Engineering.
ReferencesuOttawa Multidisciplinary Design Engineering BASc descriptionuOttawa catalogue, Multidisciplinary Design Engineering

Program facts

Entering averageNot published

The university does not publish a comparable percentage minimum or entering-average range for this program.

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Courses

Recommended Fall and Winter sequence for the 120-unit BASc in Multidisciplinary Design Engineering. Year notes give the faculty’s usual internship timing.

Year 1
Fall

One uOttawa elective and one math or science elective. The faculty identifies ITI 1120 as an approved replacement for SED 1115.

  • SED 1111Personal Development and Communications Skills
  • SED 1113Introduction to Engineering and Its Impact on Society
  • SED 1115Embedded Programming and Scripting

1 elective slot

Winter

One math or science elective.

  • GNG 1103Introduction to Engineering Design
  • SED 1112Teamwork and Communication Skills
  • SED 1114Introduction to Sustainability
  • SED 1116Data Visualization and Analytics
Year 2
Fall

One math or science elective, one engineering elective and one uOttawa elective. The faculty identifies ITI 1121 as an approved replacement for SED 2115.

  • SED 2113Leadership and Communication
  • SED 2115Web and Mobile Applications
  • SED 2901Engineering Accreditation I1.5 units

1 elective slot

Winter

One engineering elective and one uOttawa elective.

  • GNG 2101Introduction to Product Development for Engineers and Computer Scientists
  • SED 2116Ethics and Technology

1 elective slot

Year 3
Fall

One engineering elective and two uOttawa electives.

  • SED 3111Multidisciplinary Design I
  • SED 3115Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

2 elective slots

Winter

One engineering elective and two uOttawa electives.

  • SED 3112Multidisciplinary Design II

2 elective slots

Year 4
Fall

Four uOttawa electives.

  • SED 4111Capstone Design I

4 elective slots

Winter

Three uOttawa electives. The faculty usually records SED 3901 Community Engagement in the final term.

  • SED 4112Capstone Design II
  • SED 4901Engineering Accreditation II

3 elective slots

Elective choices
  • The BASc plan includes 12 approved School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation technical elective units and 39 elective units. The latter block can include a minor under the catalogue rules.

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