Complete first-year engineering at VCC and transfer directly into second-year degree programs at Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, University of Northern British Columbia or Thompson Rivers University.
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and apply it to critically solve problems
- Demonstrate proper laboratory techniques, including the use of appropriate equipment and instrumentation
- Develop original designs to solve engineering problems
- Collect, analyze, and interpret laboratory data, and draw sound conclusions
- Effectively communicate ideas and project results
- Demonstrate an ability to work well independently and in groups
- Engage in informed debate on topics related to technology
- Effectively apply scientific and engineering concepts towards subsequent coursework
What to expect
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
This is a one year program. The maximum allowable time for students to complete the program is three years. Please note the time limit on completion is sixteen months for assured admission to SFU.
The courses are presented using a variety of instructional strategies, resources and activities including lectures, demonstrations, guest speakers, case studies, and computer and laboratory applied practical experiences. Classes may be delivered face-to-face, blended, or fully online.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent
- English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or equivalent
- Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum 'B' grade, or equivalent
- Physics 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade, or equivalent
- Chemistry 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade, or equivalent
General
- Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
- International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.
Courses *
Submit the UT First Term Course Registration Form when applying online.
Note: The number of offers of admission to the SFU School of Engineering Science, made on the basis of the Assured Admission pathway, will not exceed 10 annually. Students must complete the program within 16 months to qualify.
Prior learning assessment and recognition
Prior learning assessment and recognition is not available for this program.
Common First-Year Engineering Curriculum
The Common First-Year Engineering Curriculum (CFYEC) is intended to prepare graduates for transfer into second-year Engineering at any of: UBC (Vancouver), UBC (Okanagan), UNBC, UVic, TRU, or SFU. Admission is by competitive entry and students must apply to each institution separately. These institutions have agreed to accept the CFYEC as equivalent to their first-year engineering curriculum.
The required GPA for transfer to other institutions may vary based on transfer agreements with other institutions.
SFU Engineering Science Transfer
Assured SFU Engineering Degree 2nd Year Admission Pathway
Assured admission under this pathway requires completion of the VCC Engineering Certificate. Students must have an overall average GPA of 2.75 on the courses required for the pathway which are listed below (calculated based on the best attempt for each course) and an overall average of 2.75 (again, calculated based on the best attempt for each course) on all work combined in order to be considered for the 'assured admission' pathway. Students who have been previously required to withdraw from another institution would be considered ineligible for the 'assured admission' pathway as would students who were formerly in a Computing, Engineering or Mechatronics program at SFU.
The assured admission is open to international students with GPA 3.0 or higher.
All credits must be obtained within sixteen months. In addition, for at least two of the terms at VCC students would need to meet a minimum course load of 12 credits. The above courses must be completed as part of this pathway and must be completed at VCC.
Competitive Engineering Degree 2nd Year Admission Pathway
VCC students who do not meet the assured admission pathway criteria will be considered for entry to the SFU engineering science program using the existing college transfer criteria for admission (presently 24 credits of transferable work plus meeting the GPA set for that term of admission).
Applicants from both pathways must meet the general SFU English language and quantitative admission requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English (3 credits) | 3 | |
SCIE 1110 | Professional Communication | |
| Mathematics (9 credits) | 9 | |
MATH 1100 | Calculus 1 | |
MATH 1200 | Calculus 2 | |
MATH 1221 | Applied Linear Algebra | |
| Lab Science (12 credits) | 12 | |
PHYS 1100 | Physics 1 | |
PHYS 1200 | Physics 2 | |
CHEM 1121 | Chemistry 1 | |
| Science (6 credits) | 6 | |
SCIE 1100 | Engineering, Technology and Society | |
CMPT 1010 | Introduction to Computer Programming 1 | |
| Electives (10 credits) | 10 | |
ENGL 1100 | Academic Writing | |
CHEM 1223 | Chemistry 2 | |
SCIE 1151 | Engineering Graphics & Design | |
PHYS 1170 | Mechanics 1 | |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Students transferring to an applied science program at UBC, UNBC and UVIC are required to complete PHYS 1170 as part of the transfer requirements.
Successful completion of 40 credits is required to be awarded the certificate.
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs *
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 145 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 26343 | |
| Student union | 213 | |
| College initiative | 112 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 264 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical and Dental | 285 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 149 | |
| U-PASS | 564 | |
| Graduation | 45 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.