Applied Science for Engineering Diploma

About this programme

This two-year program is designed for students who wish to study university engineering, but do not yet meet all the pre-requisites, or who need time to transition into the heavy workload that the study of engineering requires. Students will gain a thorough grounding in mathematics and natural sciences, including laboratory practice, and technical communications. They will also be introduced to Canadian engineering practice, history and social context, and engineering principles of case study and design. The Engineering Transfer Certificate is a BCCAT articulated program providing courses to match the first year of engineering study at the University of British Columbia. Those courses satisfy the UBC Faculty of Applied Science requirements for engineering transfer classification when completed in the regular 2-semester academic year. The two-year Applied Science for Engineering Diploma incorporates upgrading and preparatory courses. The last 40 credits (12 courses) of the Applied Science Diploma are the same as the courses of the Engineering Transfer curriculum. The main difference is that Engineering Transfer is fast-paced (12 courses in two semesters), while the Applied Science Diploma contains upgrading and introductory courses (in the first year of the Diploma) in addition to the 12 courses common with the Engineering Transfer program. As an Applied Science Diploma student, you can take courses at your own pace. In addition, if you complete the Engineering Transfer Program within one academic year (two semesters) with a GPA of at least 3.1, you would be eligible for