Graduate degrees in engineering for non-engineering bachelors

[H2Bro]

In another thread I found someone mention this program at Boston U (http://www.bu.edu/eng/academics/special-programs/leap/) for students with bachelors in non-engineering fields, like liberal arts + humanities, that can do the makeup coursework and then attain a masters in engineering.

I'm curious if other folks on this forum have heard of similar programs, either in Canada or Europe. As a Canadian citizen I am quite keen to stay within-country, thought I also have access to free housing in Oslo, Norway and Ferney-Voltaire, France (right near CERN) - so if you are aware of programs in these areas please do mention!

I have done some preliminary searching but it seems BU's Leap program is somewhat unique... I will continue looking and appreciate any information you folks might have.

 

[TonyG]

Hello there,

I am a scientist with a background in engineering and I am familiar with the program at Boston University that you mentioned. I agree that it is a great opportunity for students with non-engineering backgrounds to pursue a career in engineering. I have also come across similar programs in other parts of the world.

In Canada, the University of Toronto offers a Master of Engineering (MEng) program for students with non-engineering backgrounds. This program is designed to provide students with the necessary coursework and training to transition into a career in engineering. The University of Waterloo also offers a similar program called the Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Engineering.

In Europe, there are several universities that offer similar programs for students with non-engineering backgrounds. Some examples include the Master of Engineering Conversion Program at the University of Oxford in the UK, the Master of Science in Engineering at ETH Zurich in Switzerland, and the Master of Science in Engineering at the Technical University of Munich in Germany.

I am not familiar with any specific programs in Norway or France, but I would suggest looking into universities in those countries that offer similar conversion programs for students with non-engineering backgrounds.

I hope this information is helpful and I wish you all the best in your search for a suitable program. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.