Master's vs. Bachelor's in mechanical engineering?

[stargateengineer]

Hello, I'd like to know about the master's in mechanical engineering, what exactly sets it apart from the bachelor's? What makes it a more advanced level? Is it that students are instructed in more complex, sophisticated math, physics, engineering techniques? How many years in addition to the bachelor's does it take to earn the masters?

 

[CivilSigma]

A masters program is usually 2 years here in Canada. What sets it apart is that you study concepts learned as an undergraduate in more details.

For instance, in some classes you are told that "blah blah" is true to solve a problem. Now in a masters program you would look even greater fundamentals that allowed you to use the "blah blah" tool as an undergraduate. Also, it's the fact that you dedicate a good two semesters studying 1 topic to find new information about it that separates it from a bachelor and that can include complex math, physics and engineering science.