Program Highlights
The Engineering Certificate program provides students with a comprehensive first-year university transfer program in engineering and is aimed at strong academic high school graduates and highly motivated post-secondary science students.
In this one-year certificate, you'll take an introduction to engineering course as well as courses in technical drafting and CAD, engineering design and materials science.
Successful completion of this program ensures that students who transfer to an engineering degree program at another institution in British Columbia typically require only three additional years of study to complete their degree.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and to be able to apply it critically to 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, draw sound conclusions and then effectively communicate the results.
- Demonstrate an ability to work well independently and in groups.
- Engage in informed debate on topics related to technology.
- Effectively apply scientific concepts towards subsequent coursework.
Admission Requirements
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.
If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.
Basic requirements
- High school graduation
- English Studies 12 (C-) or
- English 12 (C-) or
- English First Peoples 12 (C-)
- Pre-calculus 12 (A) or
- Calculus 12 (B) and Pre-calculus 12 (B) or
- Math 105 (C-) or
- BMTH 054 (B) or
- Math Placement Test (Calculus MPT)
- Physics 12 (B) or
- PHYS 104 (C) or
- BPHY 054 (B)
- Chemistry 12 (B) or
- CHEM 101 (B) or
- BCHM 054 (B)
Admission Notes
Students with less than 67% in English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 will be required to write the Capilano University English Diagnostic Test (EDT) or Language Proficiency Index (LPI) prior to registering in an English course.
Admission is competitive, so meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 43.00
Program Notes
Continuation Requirement: For continuation in the Engineering Certificate program, the student must normally satisfy all of the following requirements: complete MATH 116 by the end of the First Term of the program; maintain a minimum CGPA of 1.8; be able to complete all program requirements within one academic year.
Graduation Requirement: To be eligible for graduation, all program requirements must normally be completed within one academic year.