Aerospace Engineering (Non-Thesis) (M.Eng.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Degree: Master of Engineering
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The M.Eng. Aerospace Degree is offered to the students who wish to specialize in the general area of aerospace engineering. This degree is given in conjunction with Concordia University, Polytechnique de Montréal, Université Laval, Université de Sherbrooke, and École de Technologie Supérieure. Students registered at McGill are required to take two courses from two other institutions.
Depending on their background, students would specialize in one of the three areas:
- Aeronautics and Space Engineering
- Avionics and Control
- Aerospace Materials and Structures
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Required Courses (9 credits)
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
MECH 687 | Aerospace Case Studies. | 3 |
Aerospace Case Studies. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course covers topical case studies drawn from aerospace industrial experience. It is conducted in a modular form by experienced engineers from industry. It is given in collaboration with the other two institutions participating in this joint option/program, and may be conducted at any of the three locations in the language of convenience to the instructors. | ||
MECH 688 | Industrial Stage. | 6 |
Industrial Stage. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An integral component of the program that is to be completed under the supervision of an experienced engineer in the facilities of a participating company. The topic is to be decided by a mutual agreement between the candidate, the participating company and the Liaison Committee on Aerospace Engineering. An evaluation of the candidate's performance during the work period becomes a part of the student's record. |
Complementary Courses (36 credits)
The other courses, depending on the area of concentration, will be chosen in consultation with an Aerospace Engineering Adviser. A maximum of 3 credits of FACC courses at the 500, 600, or 700 level may be credited toward the degree.