Multidisciplinary Design - Experiential Learning

University of Ottawa

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4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
uOttawa Faculty of Engineering Design degrees
Three internships and 450 hours of community service.
Work experience
Three internships and 450 hours of community service.
uOttawa Faculty of Engineering Design degrees
75% published minimum
Published threshold
Published eligibility threshold: 75% published minimum. Fall 2027. Ontario secondary school applicants
uOttawa 2027 Canadian Viewbook, p. 48

Deadlines

September 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, September 17, 2026

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

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.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
English 4U (ENG4U) or Français 4U (FRA4U).
Advanced Functions 4U (MHF4U) or Calculus and Vectors 4U (MCV4U).
One of Biology 4U (SBI4U), Chemistry 4U (SCH4U), Computer Science 4U (ICS4U) or Physics 4U (SPH4U).
An equivalent course may be taken at uOttawa before or during first year if a mathematics or science prerequisite is missing.
Portfolio and interview required.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Fall 2027 entry verified on the Ontario admissions panels.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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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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Step 4Portfolio
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 5Interview
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

English instruction (OMC)

Ontario secondary school applicants

75% published minimum.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
English 4U (ENG4U) or Français 4U (FRA4U).
Advanced Functions 4U (MHF4U) or Calculus and Vectors 4U (MCV4U).
One of Biology 4U (SBI4U), Chemistry 4U (SCH4U), Computer Science 4U (ICS4U) or Physics 4U (SPH4U).
An equivalent course may be taken at uOttawa before or during first year if a mathematics or science prerequisite is missing.
Portfolio and interview required.

French instruction (OMB)

Ontario secondary school applicants

75% published minimum.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
English 4U (ENG4U) or Français 4U (FRA4U).
Advanced Functions 4U (MHF4U) or Calculus and Vectors 4U (MCV4U).
One of Biology 4U (SBI4U), Chemistry 4U (SCH4U), Computer Science 4U (ICS4U) or Physics 4U (SPH4U).
An equivalent course may be taken at uOttawa before or during first year if a mathematics or science prerequisite is missing.
Portfolio and interview required.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

The 120-unit requirement applies to this published degree route.

References

Program facts

Published threshold75% published minimum

Ontario secondary school applicants

InternshipThree internships and 450 hours of community service.

Check work experience options

Courses

Recommended Fall and Winter sequence for the 90-unit Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Design, Experiential Learning. 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

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 three uOttawa electives.

SED 3111Multidisciplinary Design I

3 elective slots

Winter

One engineering elective and two uOttawa electives. The faculty usually records SED 3901 Community Engagement in the final term.

SED 3112Multidisciplinary Design II

2 elective slots

Elective choices

Complete 9 approved math or science optional units, 12 technical optional units offered by the School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation and 24 elective units.