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The Engineering Certificate program offers students a complete first-year university transfer curriculum in engineering, designed for high-achieving high school graduates and dedicated post-secondary science students.
This one-year program includes introductory engineering courses along with technical drafting, CAD, engineering design, and materials science classes.
Graduates who transfer to engineering degree programs at BC institutions typically need just three more years to finish their bachelor's degree.
Learning outcomes
Understand and critically apply the scientific method to solve problems.
Master proper lab techniques, including correct use of equipment and instruments.
Create innovative designs to address engineering challenges.
Gather, evaluate, and interpret lab data to form valid conclusions and clearly present findings.
Work effectively both independently and in team settings.
Participate in knowledgeable discussions about technological subjects.
Successfully utilize scientific principles in advanced coursework.
High school graduation
English Studies 12 (C-) or
English 12 (C-) or
English First Peoples 12 (C-)
Pre-calculus 12 (A) or
Calculus 12 (B) and Pre-calculus 12 (B) or
Math 105 (C-) or
BMTH 054 (B) or
Math Placement Test (Calculus MPT)
Physics 12 (B) or
PHYS 104 (C) or
BPHY 054 (B)
Chemistry 12 (B) or
CHEM 101 (B) or
BCHM 054 (B)
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 83 (internet-based score), 560 (paper-based score).
ELA (English Language Assessment Test): 145
Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 overall and no one scores less than 6
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test): 70
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): 56
DET (Duolingo English Test) - 125 or higher with no sub-score less than 115.