Canadian Military Colleges - Universities with a Difference

BEng.

Aeronautical Engineering

Developing vehicles and systems for atmospheric and space environments, Aeronautical Engineers have a thorough knowledge of aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, propulsion, aircraft performance, structures, materials, flight dynamics, control and navigation systems, and avionics. Working with highly interrelated systems, they understand all aspects of the project that make up the design of an air vehicle. Venturing into state-of-the-art technologies, they explore all possibilities to allow people and machines to travel faster and farther, or indeed more slowly, securely, stealthily, lethally or effectively both in the atmosphere and in space.

Chemical Engineering

The programme has a strong materials engineering and chemical process design components. Nuclear and Environmental Engineering are also included to reflect the spectrum of interests valuable to the CAF and DND. In addition to the Chemical Engineering core courses, the programme places emphasis on the areas of corrosion, fuel cells, batteries, alloys, polymers, ceramics, composite development, explosives, combustion processes, nuclear energy applications, renewable products, and environmental stewardship. The programme also highlights the contribution to sustainable development.

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineers apply their scientific and technical knowledge to analyze, design, operate, manage, maintain, and decommission bridges, roads, buildings, retaining walls, water and wastewater tratment plants, aqueducts, sewers, and all other infrastructure. They participate in environmental assessments and the development of standards and designs for current and future climates, from polar to arid or tropical regions. Courses in the field of structures, soil mechanics, water resources, transportation, and geomatics, are complemented by other topics of relevance to the Military Engineers trade. A programme highlight is a one-week field school at a Canadian or international location in Third Year.

Computer Engineering

Engineers work with and understand both the hardware and software of computer systems, fusing together electronics and applied computer science. The programme offers elective concentrations in either the Software Engineering or Electronic Systems Engineering aspects. Software engineering is the application of computer science to the design of new computer-based products and systems. The Electronic Systems Engineering concentration focuses more on the computer hardware aspects of system design, from studying the application of Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering to the design of computer-based systems and the embedding of computer systems in complex products.

Electrical Engineering

The discipline involves knowledge of the theories and principles of mathematics, science, electronics and engineering to develop an understanding of analog, digital, control and electromagnetic/optical design principles. Students studying within the programme will build their knowledge of one of the following streams: Power and Control, or Communications and Electronics. Electrical Engineers are involved in the development of smart grids for the delivery of reliable energy, advanced telecommunications networks, and the development of electric vehicles and robotics.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineers are innovators, focusing on the analysis, design, manufacturing and maintenance of items of all sizes which extend human physical abilities, from nano-machines to large manufacturing plants. With a solid understanding of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, control systems, and energy, they possess problem solving skills which are required to tackle today’s technical problems. They work in a team environment, with solid leadership and communications skills, in all levels of industry, public service and military organizations.

 BSc (Honours) or BSc - Double Honours, Majors and Minors are possible

Chemistry

Chemistry provides a basic building block for a broad understanding of the world around us. The principles and chemical properties learned will pervade every aspect of one’s personal and professional life. The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering offers a BSc in Chemistry covering fundamental aspects of the chemical sciences, with applications related to the military, nuclear science, the environment, and materials. Students also have the option to specialize in Life Sciences (courses geared towards chemical biology), Environmental Sciences and/or Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Warfare (CBRN) by taking advantage of our three available Minors.

Computer Science

The importance of computers and their applications continues to grow in almost every sector of human endeavour. With a solid foundation in mathematics, algorithm analysis, computational complexity and programming fundamentals, the programme also includes courses on Android app development, computer networks, computer graphics, and artificial intelligence. Graduates are well-equipped to cope with the complex systems employed throughout the CAF.

Mathematics

Apart from being a subject of study, mathematics provides practitioners in many fields with the tools to measure, analyze, and understand problems and phenomena within their respective disciplines. In today’s complex world, mathematics graduates are required in virtually all parts of our lives where mathematical modeling provides the basis of our understanding and control. Mathematics graduates are often employed as consultants, as systems analysts or engineers, in operations research, in data science and analytics, and in cryptography.

Physics

Physics intersects with many interdisciplinary areas of research, and its boundaries are not rigidly defined. Physicists make significant contributions through advances in new technologies that arise from theoretical and experimental advances.

The physics programme offers a wide range of courses addressing many aspects of the physical sciences, such as mechanics, classical and modern physics, as well as electromagnetism and optics. Many specialized courses are offered in senior years to cater to the various branches of physics. These courses are mainly related to the three axes of research within the Physics Department: acoustics and oceanography, materials science, and space science, which includes astronomy and astrophysics. 

Space Science

The Space Science programme is a more specialized physics-based degree focused principally on topics related to space mission development and operations, space research and astronomy/astrophysics. In senior years, students are required to complete advanced space-related courses, including orbital mechanics and space concepts and applications. In the Honours programme, students take more specialized courses, including space communication and navigation and physics of the space environment. Students in the Honours programme work as a team to complete a capstone project designing a realistic space mission.

All students interested in pursuing their studies at a CMC must apply through forces.ca/en/apply-now and are strongly encouraged to start their application at the beginning of their last year of high school.

The process can take over 6 to 8 weeks, so applicants are encouraged to apply in September or October. While January 31 is the deadline to be guaranteed to be considered for admission, candidates looking for an Air Crew or Military Police Officer occupation should apply as soon as possible as these occupations require additional testing that must be scheduled by the CFRC.

More information concerning the application process can be obtained from any Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre (CFRC) at 1-800-856-8488 or at the Forces recruiting web site.  

Applicants are Evaluated on Two Fundamental Criteria:

• Military Potential. The score is based on the assessment of the applicant’s aptitude, personality traits and suitability for the chosen occupation.
• Academic Potential. The Admissions Office assesses academic performance by verifying a candidate’s top six most recent marks which must include the required prerequisite courses for the applicable degree. Transcripts must include the prerequisites for the academic programme of choice. Academic Potential also includes an assessment on time management skills, fitness, and level of bilingualism.

ROTP candidates may receive an offer to begin their studies at either RMC or RMC Saint-Jean. Individuals will complete Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) training in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School (CFLRS) in the summer before they begin their studies, following which, they will start at one of the two Colleges. Following a successful first year, students will choose their area of study (Mechanical Engineering, Physics, History, etc.). Those students choosing the Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) degree programme will continue their education at RMC Saint-Jean while all other Social Science and Humanities, Science and Engineering students will complete their year 2, 3, and 4 at RMC.

General Academic Qualifications

To qualify for admission to the CMCs, a student must be in the process of completing or have completed secondary school at a university preparatory level (Grade 12 or the provincial equivalent). Applicants are required to have the necessary credits for admission to a university in the province in which they are completing secondary education as well as meet the admission requirements for the programme they want to pursue. For admission into First Year, Quebec students enrolled in CEGEP must be completing or have completed the first year of a two-year pre-university programme, and will normally be expected to have completed fourteen credit courses.