Accelerated master's stream

The accelerated master’s stream lets high-performing students at the Faculty of Engineering begin graduate-level coursework and research in the final year of their undergraduate program. You can earn credits that count toward both degrees and build momentum toward a thesis-based master’s.

Whether you’re passionate about AI, robotics, sustainable technologies, biomedical engineering or innovation through entrepreneurship, our graduate programs are designed to deepen your expertise and accelerate your career.

Program overview

The accelerated master’s stream is designed for current undergraduate engineering students who are curious, motivated and ready to take the next step in their academic journey.

It allows you to take up to three graduate-level courses in the fourth year of your bachelor’s. These courses count toward both your bachelor’s and your future master’s.

You also work closely with a professor who supervises your thesis or design project. This lets you deepen your knowledge, build research experience and transition smoothly into a graduate program.

Admission requirements

How to apply

Program timeline

Admission requirements

To be eligible for the accelerated master’s stream, you must:

Be enrolled at the Faculty of Engineering in an undergraduate program in engineering (biomedical mechanical, civil, chemical, computer, electrical, mechanical, software) or computer science
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 80%
Be eligible to apply for a thesis-based master’s program or the Master of Engineering in Entrepreneurial Engineering Design
Find a research or design project supervisor before applying
Meet all departmental requirements for graduate course substitutions

How to apply

The application process begins in the third year of your bachelor’s. Here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Meet with the Academic Office

Fall or winter of third year (or your second to last year)

Discuss your interest in graduate studies.
Confirm your eligibility for the accelerated master’s stream.
Begin exploring graduate program options.

Step 2: Find a supervisor

Fall or winter of third year (or your second to last year)

Find a professor willing to supervise your master’s thesis or final-year project and discuss potential research areas.
Work with the professor to identify appropriate graduate courses.

Step 3: Submit your internal application

Late in third year (or your second to last year)

Email the Academic Office to formalise your application to an accelerated master’s stream.
Confirm which graduate courses will count as technical electives with the Academic Office.

Step 4: Enrol in graduate-level courses

Spring or summer of third year (when enrolment begins for graduate courses)

With the help of the Academic Office, enrol in your approved graduate courses.

Step 5: Take graduate courses

Fourth year (or the final year of your bachelor’s)

Complete two or three graduate courses (depending on program), with a minimum grade of 70% (courses must be pre-approved and replace undergrad technical electives).
Start your research work with your research supervisor (if applicable).

Step 6: Apply for graduate studies

Fourth year (or the final year of your bachelor’s)

Submit your formal master’s application through the by the application deadlines.
If admitted, your course units will be transferred to your master’s program.

Program timeline

Third year of your bachelor's degree

Summary of accelerated stream activities in the third year of your undergraduate degree.
Term	Undergraduate activities	Accelerated Master’s Stream activities
Fall	Take your core and elective courses.	Begin exploring your interest in graduate studies and research opportunities.
Winter	Continue with courses.	Meet with the Academic Office to confirm eligibility. Start looking for a potential supervisor. Submit internal application form.
Summer	Optional: Get early research experience with a professor.	With Academic Office approval, enrol in 1 to 3 graduate courses for your final year. Confirm your supervisor if not yet confirmed.

Fourth year of your bachelor's degree

Summary of accelerated stream activities in the final year of your undergraduate degree.
Term	Undergraduate activities	Accelerated Master’s Stream activities
Fall	Begin final-year courses.	Complete graduate courses (as approved substitutions). Apply for graduate studies through OUAC (by posted deadlines). Work with your supervisor on research planning.
Winter	Complete your capstone project (if applicable).	Continue graduate courses (as approved substitutions). Apply for graduate studies through OUAC (by posted deadlines).
Summer	Optional: CO-OP, research or thesis prep	Enrol in graduate courses.

Starting your master's degree

Summary of accelerated stream activities when starting your graduate degree.
Term	Undergraduate activities	Accelerated Master’s Stream activities
Fall	N/A	Officially begin your master’s program; previously completed graduate course units are transferred.
Winter	N/A	Continue master’s coursework or begin full-time thesis or project.

Why consider a master’s

Graduate studies help you turn your undergraduate foundation into advanced expertise that sets you apart. Whether you’re aiming for research, industry leadership or future PhD studies, a master’s builds the depth, focus and experience that recruiters and research teams are looking for.

Explore graduate studies

Graduate studies can help you:

Dive deeper into the topics you care about
Contribute to real research in emerging fields
Build in-demand technical and problem-solving skills
Get noticed for competitive jobs and PhD programs
Advance faster in both academic and industry careers

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Program overview

Admission requirements

How to apply

Step 1: Meet with the Academic Office

Step 2: Find a supervisor

Step 3: Submit your internal application

Step 4: Enrol in graduate-level courses

Step 5: Take graduate courses

Step 6: Apply for graduate studies

Program timeline

Third year of your bachelor's degree

Fourth year of your bachelor's degree

Starting your master's degree

Why consider a master’s

Questions?

Faculty of Engineering Academic Office