Engineering degree (BASc)
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Engineering
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An accredited four-year engineering university degree providing the foundational math, science, and design skills for licensure.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- Chemistry 11. Requirement varies by school (University of Victoria, British Columbia Institute of Technology, University of Northern British Columbia). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- English 12. Requirement varies by school (University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria, and 2 others). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
- Math 12
- Chemistry 12. Requirement varies by school (University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria, and 2 others). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
- Pre-Calculus 12. Requirement varies by school (University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria, and 2 others). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Competitive; UBC does not publish a cut-off.
- CEAB accredited engineering program (satisfies EGBC academic requirements)
- UBC Applied Science personal profile and broad-based admissions assessment
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Apply online through university admissions (UBC or SFU) by the January 15, 2027 deadline for the September 2027 intake
- Submit self-reported secondary grades and interim transcripts
- Complete faculty supplemental application essays and recorded video responses
Step 5 of 8
Engineering degree (BASc)
⏱ 4 years- 4-year full-time undergraduate engineering science degree accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)
- Foundational first year covering engineering mathematics, physics, computing, and mechanics
- Progression into an engineering discipline (mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, or biomedical)
- Advanced engineering design projects, laboratory practicums, and optional paid co-op industry terms
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 5 schools in BC- British Columbia Institute of Technology — 4 years (About $30,700 for the whole program)
- Simon Fraser University — 4.5 years (Tuition not yet verified)
- University of British Columbia — 4 years (About $7,700 per year)
- University of Northern British Columbia — 4 years (About $6,000 per year)
- University of Victoria — 4.5 years (About $7,300 per year)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
- National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) after 48 months of supervised engineering experience
Step 8 of 8
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(5 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.