Applied Science Engineering Certificate
Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-09-01 | - |
2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Applied Science Engineering certificate prepares students for transfer into an engineering degree program under BC's common engineering curriculum. The first year of engineering education provides a broad foundation in math and science, and exposure to various engineering specializations. Engineering graduates work in a wide range of industries and organizations, including aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, geological, industrial, materials science, manufacturing, mechanical, mechatronics, metallurgical, mining, nanotechnology, nuclear, petroleum, and engineering management. Talented engineering graduates are also sought after in other fields such as management and finance.
Program Outline
Outline:
- The Applied Science Engineering certificate prepares students to transfer into an engineering degree program under BC's common engineering curriculum.
- As an engineer, you’ll be a creative problem-solver, applying your skills to make significant contributions.
- The first year of your engineering education provides a broad foundation in math and science, and provides exposure to various engineering specializations you might choose to pursue.
- The Engineering (Applied Science) Certificate recognizes successful completion of the first year of Engineering, and is transferable to second year Engineering at several BC universities based on the Common First-Year Engineering Curriculum (CFYEC) agreement.
Careers:
- **Engineering graduates work in a wide range of industries and organizations, from small engineering firms to global technology companies and manufacturers.
- Engineering careers include:
- Aerospace Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental Engineer
- Geological Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Materials Science Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Metallurgical Engineer
- Mining Engineer
- Nanotechnology Engineer
- Nuclear Engineer
- Petroleum Engineer
- Engineering manager
- Engineering inspection (transportation safety, etc)
- **Talented engineering graduates and their skills are also sought after in other fields such as management and finance.
Entry Requirements:
- High school graduation or equivalent
- English Studies 12 (minimum “C”) or English First Peoples 12 (minimum “C“) or ENGL 050 (minimum “C“) or ENGL 051 (minimum “C“) or equivalent
- Chemistry 12 (minimum “C“) or CHEM 050 (minimum “C“) or equivalent
- Pre-calculus 12 (minimum “C“) or MATH 050 (minimum “C“) or MATH 100 (minimum “C”) or equivalent
- Physics 12 (minimum “C“) or PHYS 050 (minimum “C“) or equivalent