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Computer Science

Computer science has been an active area at Lakehead University for over 25 years. The department resides in the University's Advanced Technology and Academic Centre (ATAC), a striking building that houses many of the University’s computing activities. Faculty, staff, and students are equipped with state-of-the-art computing facilities including smart lecture rooms, labs, and a variety of computing technologies (e.g. Virtual Reality, Parallel Computing).

The Master's program in computer science provides an opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of advanced knowledge in the discipline. Students benefit from a selection of advanced courses and a chance to pursue research that aligns with their interests and aspirations.

Three program options are available to students:

  • Master’s by Course (1 year), which involves courses aligned with the IT industry requirements
  • Master's by Project (2 years), which involves courses aligned with the IT industry needs and also includes a limited research project
  • Master's by Thesis (2 years), which requires fewer courses and involves a more substantial research project

The Course-based master's program is not suitable for pursuing higher graduate programs (e.g. PhD). The Project and Thesis master's programs prepare students for higher graduate programs (e.g. PhD) and may provide them with further industrial experience through available Co-op placement opportunities.

Specialization in Artificial Intelligence

The Department of Computer Science is offering a two-year, thesis-based Master of Science in Computer Science (MSc) program with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Students will develop the skills and knowledge to conduct research in the field of Computer Science with a focus on core AI techniques. Upon completion, students will be able to apply and select appropriate AI algorithms and techniques in a variety of industrial sectors and further advance the AI-related research. Topics will include deep learning, natural language processing, machine learning, image processing, pattern recognition, and other emerging technologies. Finally, students will develop research and application-based ethical awareness.

Please note: The AI Specialization is not eligible for the Co-operative Option.

MSc Computer Science Co-operative Program Option - For Project and Thesis based students, only:

A graduate student will normally be admitted to the co-operative program option after completion of two terms, for a starting date in May. Students are expected to obtain an aggregate of 80% or more and must have taken at least 4 half credit courses (excluding non-credit courses, project and thesis).

Co-op employment for 8 months (two terms) must be successfully completed to satisfy the co-op requirement for the degree. 

Students interested in a co-op placement should inform the Department's Co-op Advisor at least four months in advance of the proposed date of the placement (e.g., by late December for placements beginning in May). The Department's decision as to the suitability of each candidate will be based primarily on academic performance. Successful candidates will work with the Student Success Centre and the university Co-op Coordinator in their search for suitable employment.

Upon completion of the co-op placement, the student will either complete a thesis (Thesis Program option) or complete the Project Program option requirements including the required project course.

NOTE: Students in this program must complete all requirements within six terms (2 years) of continuous registration.  For co-op students, the duration of the co-op placement will be added to the program time limit.

 

Required Application Documents

Except where otherwise stated in the admission requirements of a particular program, domestic degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent. We recommend that International applicants have an overall standing of Second Class - Upper Division or higher.

Meeting the minimum application requirements does not guarantee admission. The Faculty of Graduate Studies will advise all applicants in writing of admission decisions once they are received from the program. Applicants are encouraged to regularly monitor their Lakehead University email and application portal for the most current information.

The first step in the application process is to complete the online graduate studies application form.

After you have submitted the online form along with the required $125 CAD application fee, you will be provided with an online account where you can complete the remaining steps of the application process which include uploading the required supporting documents and monitoring the status of your application.

Click here to Apply to Graduate Studies

After you have applied 

After you have submitted the online application form, you can access your account here. Any change in your application status will be reflected in this portal.

Graduate Studies Reference Form
  • An electronic reference form will be automatically sent by email to the references you identify on the graduate studies application form
  • This form is requested in support of the applicant's ability to undertake advanced study and research
Official Transcript
Proof of Degree
Program Specific Supporting Documents (If required)
  • For a list of program specific documents, please see this program's Additional Application Information section (if required, see above)
Official English Test Results (If required)
Additional Application Information

Please do not send in your official transcript(s) or proof of degree as these items will be discarded. If you are recommended for admission we will request the documents at that time.

You will need to provide your unofficial documents: final transcript, proof of graduation, CV, Statement of Purpose, proof of English language, references, and the Computer Science Background Form.

The Course-based program does not require references

The Project-based program requires 1-2 references.

The Thesis and Thesis AI program requires 3 references.

Use the following form to provide a background of your Computer Science experience. Please ensure that you read and follow the instructions on how to fill out the Computer Science Background Form, below.

You must submit the Computer Science Background Form with your application in order to be considered for admission. 

 

Engineering: Electrical & Computer

The program is directed to graduates from the existing undergraduate Electrical Engineering and Software Engineering programs at Lakehead University and graduates from undergraduate programs at other universities. The program fosters independent research abilities of students. Students will achieve these objectives through a combination of course work and research towards the completion of a thesis.

Current research areas include the following:

Communications and Networking

  • Communication and information theory, wireless communications, error correcting codes, pseudo-random signal design, broadband communication networks, network protocols and simulation, Internet, network survivability

Circuits and Systems

  • VLSI synthesis, ultra-low power, thermal management, modeling, RF and microwave, electromagnetics, electrical motor drives, power electronic converters, renewable energy systems

Biomedical

  • Devices for therapy, imaging, signal processing, e-health care software

Computers and Software

  • Power-aware computer architecture, chip multiprocessors, parallel programming, digital ASIC synthesis, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computer network software, semantic web, mobile services

Control Systems

  • Intelligent Control Systems, Nonlinear Control

Electron Devices and Semiconductors

  • Electron Devices and Semiconductors

For a complete list of potential supervisors and their area of study, click the following link:

NOTE: Students in this program must complete all requirements within six terms (2 years) of continuous registration.

Required Application Documents

Applicants for admission must be graduates of an accredited university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the admission requirements of a particular program, domestic degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent. We recommend that International applicants have an overall standing of Second Class - Upper Division or higher.

Meeting the minimum application requirements does not guarantee admission. The Faculty of Graduate Studies will advise all applicants in writing of admission decisions once they are received from the program. Applicants are encouraged to regularly monitor their Lakehead University email and application portal for the most current information.

The first step in the application process is to complete the online graduate studies application form.

After you have submitted the online form along with the required $125 CAD application fee, you will be provided with an online account where you can complete the remaining steps of the application process which include uploading the required supporting documents and monitoring the status of your application.

Click here to Apply to Graduate Studies

After you have applied 

After you have submitted the online application form, you can access your account here. Any change in your application status will be reflected in this portal.

References
  • References are optional for the course-based program. To remain competitive for a thesis-based program we suggest that you upload at least two academic reference letters in your application
Official Transcript
Proof of Degree
Program Specific Supporting Documents (If required)
  • For a list of program specific documents, please see this program's Additional Application Information section (if required, see above)
Official English Test Results (If required)

Engineering - Software

The field of engineering is generally associated with finding solutions for real world problems in an analytical fashion using the math, science and problem-solving skills. At Lakehead we believe engineers must also possess excellent communication skills as well as an understanding of the business, legal, and societal issues that impact development of the technological products and processes required to meet the demands of a global economy.

As a software engineer, you will apply engineering methodologies and good practices for managing the creation of software from conception to the release of the finished product, including analysis, design, coding, testing and deploying software systems.

Software has become a fundamental part of modern society, while continuing to evolve in size, scope, and complexity. As a result, there is an immediate and important need for qualified software engineers who can model entire software and hardware systems, who can lead interdisciplinary project teams of designers and developers, and who can ensure quality, integrity, and safety of the software infrastructure that the public depends on every day.

Our Software Engineering program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). We offer several entry points into our Bachelor of Engineering programs to accommodate you at any stage of your education.

Transfer Options

It’s easy to transfer to Lakehead. Our pathway and general transfer policies are designed to help you maximize your credits from your current or previous studies at either college or university – or even both. 

There are a number of ways to transfer to Lakehead. Let us help you achieve your degree completion goals. For more information regarding specific admission requirements from college or university, check out the “Admissions Requirement” tab above and select your most recent level of study.

Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.

Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:

To determine your general admission requirements, select one of the definitions below:

Ontario High School Students
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
  • A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum 70%* overall final average**

*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.
**Admission averages are calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses.  

Other Canadian High School Students
 General Admission Requirements: 
  • Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma (see the Program Specific Prerequisites section for your particular provinces requirements);
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum 70%* overall final average

*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.

International Secondary School/ College or University
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.) 
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)

    Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

Canadian College
 General Admission Requirements:

College transfer applicants who are applying to a program that does not have a college transfer pathway are eligible for admission consideration if they have:

  • Completed a minimum of 1 year of full-time academic studies at an accredited community college since leaving high school;
  • Completed the appropriate program-specific prerequisite courses; and
  • Achieved a minimum overall average of 70%. 
Canadian University
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Attended a university and successful completion of university level course work since leaving high school/college;
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum overall average of C or 60%.
Canadian Bible College
 General Admission Requirements:
  • A minimum overall average of C / 60% or equivalent;
  • College must be accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE);
  • Successfully meets the minimum program specific preparatory course prerequisites at the Grade 12U or M level or equivalent;
  • If not eligible right out of high school, a minimum of two years of full time studies must be completed at the Bible College.

Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:

To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:

Program Specific Requirements



  • Chemical Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Civil Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Common Year in Applied Science
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (30 Level), Chemistry 20, English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, Math 20-1, Physics 20
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    6 Grade 12 U or M Courses, Chemistry (SCH3U or SCH4C), English (ENG3U or ENG4C), Mathematics (MCF3M or MCR3U), Physics (SPH3U or SPH4C)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (30 Level), Chemistry 20, English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, Math 20-1, Physics 20
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    4 Academic Grade 12 Courses, English (Composition) 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Pre-Calculus 11
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math, Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (40S Level), Chemistry 30S, English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 30S, Physics 30S, Pre-Calculus 30S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    6 Grade 12 U or M credits, Chemistry (SCH3U or SCH4C), English (ENG3U or ENG4C), Mathematics (MCF3M or MCR3U), Physics (SPH3U or SPH4C). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (120, 121, or 122), Chemistry (111 or 112), English Language Arts (111, 112, or 123), Physics (Grade 11 [111 or 112])
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    10 Academic Grade 12 Courses (3000 Level), Academic Math 2201 or Advanced Math 2200, Chemistry 2202, English (2201 or 3202), Physics 2204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    5 Grade 12 Academic or Advanced Courses, Chemistry 11, English 11, Physics 11, Pre-Calculus 11
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    Students who do not meet all of the above admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (611 or 621), Chemistry 521A, English 521, Math 521B, Physics 521A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106), Physics (NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    6 Grade 12 U or M Courses, Chemistry (SCH3U or SCH4C), English (ENG3U or ENG4C), Mathematics (MCF3M or MCR3U), Physics (SPH3U or SPH4C). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (30 Level), English Language Arts 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 20
  • Electrical Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Mechanical Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Mechatronics Engineering
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e., MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Software Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30, and 1 from Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Computer Science 30.
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (SPH4U), and 1 from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U).
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30, and 1 from Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Computer Science 30.
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 12 and 1 from Anatomy & Physiology 12, Chemistry 12 or Computer Science 12.
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics and 1 from Biology, Chemistry or Computer Science.
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 40S, and 1 from Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S or Computer Science 40S.
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (SPH4U), and 1 from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 121 or 122, and 1 from Biology 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122 or Computer Science 120.
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Physics 3204, and 1 from Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202 or Communications Technology 3104.
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 12 and 1 from Biology 12, Chemistry 12 or Computer Science 12.
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) and Computer Science (ICS4U) is strongly recommended.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 621A, and 1 from Biology 621A, Chemistry 621A or Computer Studies (CMP621A).
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, and Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC).
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (SPH4U), and 1 from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30, and 1 from Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Computer Science 30.


The program-specific prerequisite requirements do not apply to college transfer pathways. Refer to the agreements found here for more information on the admission requirements.

If you do not meet the program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program of choice, please contact Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Admissions to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Officer. An Admissions Officer can provide you with more information on how to enrol in the required prerequisite courses for your program of choice.

Step 3 – Apply Today!

Now that you have determined your admission requirements, your next step is to submit an application.

If you are interested in full-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). The full-time applications can be found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

If you are interested in part-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Undergraduate Application form found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

As a first year Software Engineering student you will be required to complete the following courses:

  • Engineering 1637 – Computer Logic Circuits

  • Computer Science 1411 & 1431 – Computer Programming I & II

  • Mathematics 1071* – Vectors and Matrices

  • Mathematics 1210 & 1230 – Calculus I & II

  • Physics 1070** – Semiconductor Physics

  • Engineering 1232 – Introduction to Microcontrollers

  • Engineering 3014 – Engineering Chemistry

  • Engineering 2151 – Electrical & Electronics Technology

  • Business 1511 – Basics of Management

*Students who have completed Gr. 12U Calculus and Vectors with a minimum grade of 60% are not required to take Mathematics 1071.

**Physics 1070 may be replaced with another science course with permission of the Chair of the department.

Lakehead University is the only university in Canada where you earn a Bachelor of Engineering degree and a diploma in Engineering Technology in just four years. All Bachelor of Engineering Degree Programs at the Thunder Bay campus are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)

 

Unique Learning Opportunities

At Lakehead, Software Engineering students enjoy small class sizes and learning experiences from a variety of teaching practices, such as hands-on laboratory activities, cooperative learning groups, and plenty of group and individual software projects. Students are exposed to a modern, up to date curriculum, including data science, cloud computing, open source software development, software security and safety, and web technologies.

 

Co-operative/Internship Option

A co-operative/internship option is available for all Engineering programs. You can apply directly, or in either second or third year, and will receive workshops on interviewing, resume preparation and work performance.

You will accumulate at least 16 months of paid, practical work experience and graduate a year later than students enrolled in the regular Bachelor of Engineering program.

 

Clubs & Societies

The Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) is proud to support nearly 100 clubs across the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses. They broaden your ways of thinking and doing, and almost anyone can join or found a club on campus.


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Department

Software Engineering

Faculty

Engineering

Campus

Thunder Bay, Barrie STEM Hub

Degrees

The following programs in Software Engineering are offered. To view program requirements click here.

  • Software Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering with Diploma in Engineering Technology (4 Years) TB/B
  • Software Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Business Administration (5 Years) TB

Future Careers

  • Software Engineers
  • Software Developers
  • Software Systems Architects
  • Mobile Application Developers
  • Data Scientists
  • Cyber Security Specialists

OUAC Code

AM

Engineering - Electrical

The field of engineering is generally associated with finding solutions for real world problems in an analytical fashion using the math, science and problem-solving skills. At Lakehead we believe engineers must also possess excellent communication skills as well as an understanding of the business, legal, and societal issues that impact development of the technological products and processes required to meet the demands of a global economy.

As an electrical engineer, you will work on the development and manufacturing of electrical and electronics equipment. You will learn the fundamentals of physical science, as well as more practical areas in the design and operation of industrial control systems, communication systems, electronic circuits, and the generation and distribution of electrical power.

Nearly all industries use electricity and electrical devices, making skilled professionals in this field highly desirable all over the world.

Our Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). We offer several entry points into our Bachelor of Engineering programs to accommodate you at any stage of your education.

Transfer Options

It’s easy to transfer to Lakehead. Our pathway and general transfer policies are designed to help you maximize your credits from your current or previous studies at either college or university – or even both. 

There are a number of ways to transfer to Lakehead. Let us help you achieve your degree completion goals. For more information regarding specific admission requirements from college or university, check out the “Admissions Requirement” tab above and select your most recent level of study.

Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.

Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:

To determine your general admission requirements, select one of the definitions below:

Ontario High School Students
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
  • A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum 70%* overall final average**

*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.
**Admission averages are calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses.  

Other Canadian High School Students
 General Admission Requirements: 
  • Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma (see the Program Specific Prerequisites section for your particular provinces requirements);
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum 70%* overall final average

*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.

International Secondary School/ College or University
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.) 
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)

    Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

Canadian College
 General Admission Requirements:

College transfer applicants who are applying to a program that does not have a college transfer pathway are eligible for admission consideration if they have:

  • Completed a minimum of 1 year of full-time academic studies at an accredited community college since leaving high school;
  • Completed the appropriate program-specific prerequisite courses; and
  • Achieved a minimum overall average of 70%. 
Canadian University
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Attended a university and successful completion of university level course work since leaving high school/college;
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum overall average of C or 60%.
Canadian Bible College
 General Admission Requirements:
  • A minimum overall average of C / 60% or equivalent;
  • College must be accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE);
  • Successfully meets the minimum program specific preparatory course prerequisites at the Grade 12U or M level or equivalent;
  • If not eligible right out of high school, a minimum of two years of full time studies must be completed at the Bible College.

Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:

To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:

Program Specific Requirements



  • Chemical Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Civil Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Common Year in Applied Science
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (30 Level), Chemistry 20, English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, Math 20-1, Physics 20
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    6 Grade 12 U or M Courses, Chemistry (SCH3U or SCH4C), English (ENG3U or ENG4C), Mathematics (MCF3M or MCR3U), Physics (SPH3U or SPH4C)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (30 Level), Chemistry 20, English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, Math 20-1, Physics 20
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    4 Academic Grade 12 Courses, English (Composition) 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Pre-Calculus 11
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math, Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (40S Level), Chemistry 30S, English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 30S, Physics 30S, Pre-Calculus 30S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    6 Grade 12 U or M credits, Chemistry (SCH3U or SCH4C), English (ENG3U or ENG4C), Mathematics (MCF3M or MCR3U), Physics (SPH3U or SPH4C). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (120, 121, or 122), Chemistry (111 or 112), English Language Arts (111, 112, or 123), Physics (Grade 11 [111 or 112])
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    10 Academic Grade 12 Courses (3000 Level), Academic Math 2201 or Advanced Math 2200, Chemistry 2202, English (2201 or 3202), Physics 2204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    5 Grade 12 Academic or Advanced Courses, Chemistry 11, English 11, Physics 11, Pre-Calculus 11
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    Students who do not meet all of the above admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (611 or 621), Chemistry 521A, English 521, Math 521B, Physics 521A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106), Physics (NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    6 Grade 12 U or M Courses, Chemistry (SCH3U or SCH4C), English (ENG3U or ENG4C), Mathematics (MCF3M or MCR3U), Physics (SPH3U or SPH4C). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (30 Level), English Language Arts 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 20
  • Electrical Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Mechanical Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Mechatronics Engineering
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e., MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Software Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30, and 1 from Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Computer Science 30.
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (SPH4U), and 1 from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U).
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30, and 1 from Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Computer Science 30.
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 12 and 1 from Anatomy & Physiology 12, Chemistry 12 or Computer Science 12.
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics and 1 from Biology, Chemistry or Computer Science.
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 40S, and 1 from Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S or Computer Science 40S.
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (SPH4U), and 1 from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 121 or 122, and 1 from Biology 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122 or Computer Science 120.
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Physics 3204, and 1 from Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202 or Communications Technology 3104.
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 12 and 1 from Biology 12, Chemistry 12 or Computer Science 12.
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) and Computer Science (ICS4U) is strongly recommended.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 621A, and 1 from Biology 621A, Chemistry 621A or Computer Studies (CMP621A).
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, and Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC).
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (SPH4U), and 1 from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30, and 1 from Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Computer Science 30.


The program-specific prerequisite requirements do not apply to college transfer pathways. Refer to the agreements found here for more information on the admission requirements.

If you do not meet the program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program of choice, please contact Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Admissions to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Officer. An Admissions Officer can provide you with more information on how to enrol in the required prerequisite courses for your program of choice.

Step 3 – Apply Today!

Now that you have determined your admission requirements, your next step is to submit an application.

If you are interested in full-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). The full-time applications can be found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

If you are interested in part-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Undergraduate Application form found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

Your first year academic experience will depend on your location of study:

Thunder Bay:

  • Engineering 1236 & 1536 - Electric Circuit Theory I & II

  • Engineering 1637 - Computer Logic Circuits

  • Computer Science 1411 - Computer Programming I

  • Mathematics 1071* - Vectors and Matrices

  • Mathematics 1210 & 1230 - Calculus I & II

  • Physics 1070 - Semiconductor Physics

  • Engineering 1232 - Introduction to Microcontrollers

  • Engineering 1634 - Electronics I

  • Engineering 3014 - Engineering Chemistry

  • Engineering 2453 - Computer Communications and Networking

Barrie STEM Hub:

  • Engineering 1236 - Electrical Circuit Theory

  • Computer Science 1411 - Computer Programming I

  • Engineering 1015 - Professional and Technical Communications

  • Mathematics 1210 - Calculus I

  • Physics 1211 - Physics I

*Students who have completed Gr. 12U Calculus and Vectors with a minimum grade of 60% are not required to take Mathematics 1071.

There are both a lecture and a lab component to each of your courses, requiring approximately 27 hours of in-class time per week.

Lakehead University is the only university in Canada where you earn a Bachelor of Engineering degree and a diploma in Engineering Technology in just four years*. All Bachelor of Engineering Degree Programs at the Thunder Bay campus are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).

*please refer to location offerings for more information

 

Unique Learning Opportunities

Our unique programs offer a combination of hands-on experience as well as a strong theoretical foundation for complex engineering design. Specialized study awaits you in areas such as power systems, power electronics, embedded systems, fuzzy controls, wireless communications and fibre optics.

 

Co-operative/Internship Option

A co-operative/internship option is available for all Engineering programs. You can apply directly, or in either second or third year, and will receive workshops on interviewing, resume preparation and work performance.

You will accumulate at least 16 months of paid, practical work experience and graduate a year later than students enrolled in the regular Bachelor of Engineering program.

 

Clubs & Societies

The Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) is proud to support nearly 100 clubs across the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses. They broaden your ways of thinking and doing, and almost anyone can join or found a club on campus.


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Application Availability

Fall 2026 (September)

Open

Department

Electrical Engineering

Faculty

Engineering

Campus

Thunder Bay, Barrie STEM Hub

Degrees

The following programs in Electrical Engineering are offered. To view program requirements click here.

  • Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering with Diploma in Engineering Technology (4 Years) TB
  • Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Business Administration (5 Years) TB
  • Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering B

Future Careers

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Test Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Circuit Designer
  • Communications Engineer
  • Electrical Systems Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Engineering

OUAC Code

AM
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