Blend the three fields of engineering to succeed in the high-demand field of automation and robotics.

The four-year Bachelor of Automation and Robotics (Honours) degree program at Algonquin College prepares you for a career in the field of automation and robotics. 

Autonomous and remotely operated systems have been deployed the world over with ever-increasing frequency. 

Such systems are being implemented in many instances to reduce risk to human workers, achieve higher efficiencies in manufacturing and improve the quality of life through robot-assisted rehabilitation and care.  

Traditionally, in order to develop such systems, collaborative expertise and knowledge in aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering as well as computer science are necessary. 

Through a combination of these three fields of engineering, this program helps you acquire the theoretical and applied expertise to succeed in the high-demand field of automation and robotics.

As a student in this program, you acquire knowledge and skills specific to electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science, including:

• engineering principles, professionalism and methodologies
• mathematics, technical writing, computer programming, physics
• dynamics, electronics, optical systems, machine design, control systems, electromechanical actuators, sensors, vision systems and the software necessary to design and simulate autonomous and remotely operated systems and components
• project planning and management, and research and leadership

This co-operative education program provides you with learning opportunities through industrial and/or applied research placements. 

A comprehensive final year project tied to the needs of the industry exists to challenge you, presenting the opportunity to test and further develop knowledge and skills.

Algonquin College intends to pursue accreditation for this program with the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of Engineers Canada.

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College Eligibility

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enrol. Mature students applying for Degree programs satisfy College Eligibility by successful completion of at least one full-time term at the post-secondary level (minimum of five courses taken concurrently in an academic program of study).

Program Eligibility

• Six Grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses with a minimum 65% average including:
  • One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 65%.
  • One Grade 12 U Physics course, with a minimum of 65%.
  • One Grade 12 U Calculus course, with a minimum of 65%.
  • One Grade 12 U Math course, with a minimum of 65%.
  • Two (2) other Grade 12 U or M courses.
• Please note that mature students must meet the following subject-specific Program Eligibility requirements, either directly or through equivalencies:
  • One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 65%.
  • One Grade 12 U Physics course, with a minimum of 65%.
  • One Grade 12 U Calculus course, with a minimum of 65%.
  • One Grade 12 U Math course, with a minimum of 65%.

Iran

The following:
    1. Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma with a minimum grade of 14 in required program subjects.
• Include transcripts for any post-secondary courses or programs completed

India

One of the following certificates with a minimum mark overall of 65% and min 60% min. in required program subjects:

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
• the India Senior School Certificate
• the Pre-University Examination Certificate
• the Intermediate Examination Certificate

China

One of the following:
    1. The National Senior High School Examination with a minimum grade of 70% or B in relevant subjects (School Leaving Certificate).
    2. Graduation Certificate awarded by senior (upper) middle school; may be academic or vocationally oriented with a minimum of B or 70% in relevant subjects.
    3. Matriculation Examination with a minimum mark of 525. Include transcripts for any postsecondary courses or programs completed
• Include transcripts for any post-secondary courses or programs completed