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Diploma of Engineering Transfer

Selkirk College

Castlegar, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A one-year certificate equal to the first year of engineering at UBC.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: yes
PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Engineering Transfer. Apply concepts related to forty to forty-two credits over a regular two-semester year: introduction to engineering in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

Further study (transfer to second-year engineering at UBC and other BC engineering schools)

Curriculum

Forty to forty-two credits over a regular two-semester year: introduction to engineering
Control systems and sustainable engineering design
Engineering mechanics
Physics with calculus
Calculus II
Linear systems and linear algebra
And advanced written communications.

Entry requirements

Academic

BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent
or age 19 or over as a mature student
plus programme prerequisites such as English Studies 12 or Math 11 at 60 percent. Some programmes also need the College Readiness Tool
a questionnaire or an interview. International applicants meet the programme's English requirement (IELTS 6.0 overall
no band below 5.5
unless the programme states a higher score).

Accepted academic background

BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent, or age 19 or over; programme prerequisites; some programmes need the College Readiness Tool, a portfolio or a questionnaire

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Check the programme entry and English requirements; most programmes accept applications up to 12 months before the start ( Apply online through EducationPlannerBC or with the Selkirk application package and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Email transcripts
test scores
passport ID page and resume if applicable. Receive a conditional letter of acceptance showing tuition. Pay tuition and fees (due on acceptance) to receive the unconditional offer; the seat deposit equals one 15-week semester's tuition and is non-refundable for new students. Apply for a study permit with a provincial attestation letter (PAL).

Other costs

Tuition per year	$17,340 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Castlegar Campus
Faculty or school	University Arts & Sciences
Department	Engineering Transfer
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.