Program Highlights
Capilano University's Engineering Transition Diploma program provides mature students a pathway to obtain an applied science degree, en route to becoming professional engineers.
The program also caters to recent high school graduates who lack the pre-requisites for entry into a traditional engineering program.
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 or
- English 12 or
- English First Peoples 12
- Pre-calculus 12 (C+) or
- Pre-calculus 11 (A) or
- MATH 097 (C-) or
- BMTH 044 (B) or
- Math Placement Test (Pre-calculus MPT or Calculus MPT)
- Chemistry 11 or
- BCHM 044
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 into the Engineering Transition program is competitive, so meeting the above minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 67.00
Program Notes
Continuation Requirement: For continuation in the Engineering Transition program the student must normally satisfy all of the following requirements: complete the prerequisite for MATH 116 in the First Term; complete the prerequisite for MATH 126 prior to the start of the Third Term; maintain a minimum CGPA of 1.8; be able to complete all program requirements within two consecutive academic years (First Term to Fourth Term).
Graduation Requirement: To be eligible for graduation, all program requirements must normally be completed within two consecutive academic years.