Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering (Co-op )

University of Alberta

Materials engineers work to produce, process, and manufacture raw materials and finished products, focusing on the interrelationships between structure, properties, processing, and performance of materials. Spatial reasoning skills help materials engineers develop, modify, and apply processes for the conversion of raw materials into useful engineering materials with desirable properties. As the only university in western Canada to offer a Materials Engineering program, University of Alberta graduates are in demand across Canada and around the world in industries as diverse as energy, biology, medicine, consumer products, and communications.The Faculty of Engineering is widely recognized as one of the top Engineering schools in Canada, with globally renowned professors, state-of-the-art labs and teaching spaces, and highly specialized facilities and areas of research.Throughout your degree, you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, participate in research, and contribute to team projects both inside and out of the classroom. We are centrally located within the heart of western Canada's energy and resources industries, with strong connections to industry and unmatched work placement opportunities.