UBC offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering through the Faculty of Applied Sciences

Useful links when using this course planning worksheet:
UBC Calendar 
UBC Department Website
BC Transfer Guide
Langara Diagnostic Tests

The Engineering department in the Faculty of Applied Sciences at UBC offers concentrations in Chemical, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Integrated Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mining Engineering.

Langara students have the option of enrolling into the Langara Engineering Certificate Program, the Applied Science for Engineering Diploma program, or into a Science program for the purpose of completing their first year of studies toward an Engineering degree at UBC.

The Faculty of Applied Sciences participates in the UBC-Langara Aboriginal Transfer Partnership (ATP). Please refer to the website for further details.

Langara Engineering Certificate Program

Students applying to the Langara Engineering Certificate Program must have:

  • Completion of BC Grade 12 or equivalent, or be 19 years of age or older.
  • A minimum "B" in Chemistry 12 or equivalent, or a minimum "C+" in CHEM 1118.
  • A minimum "B" in Physics 12 or equivalent, a minimum "C+" in PHYS 1118, or Physics Diagnostic Test results allowing registration into PHYS 1125.
  • A minimum "B" in Precalculus 12, or a minimum "C+" in Precalculus 12 with a minimum "C-" grade or higher in Calculus 12, or a minimum "C+" grade in MATH 1170, or a minimum 90 on the Mathematics Diagnostic Test (see note 1).
  • Applicants must satistfy Category 1 English Admission Requirement

**Admission by diagnostic test scores is permitted only with departmental approval. Diagnostic test information is available on the College website.


Applicants to UBC Applied Sciences from BCCAT articulated transfer programs such that of Langara, are currently accepted with a minimum GPA of 3.1 in the 40-42 credits of the program, which ordinarily must be earned within 12 months and prior to the UBC June registration date.

Langara Engineering Certificate requirements;

UBC Courses

Credits

Langara Equivalent

Credits

WRDS 150

3

ENGL 1123

3

CHEM 154

3

CHEM 1154 (Engineering Chemistry)

4

MATH 100

3

MATH 1171 
Or MATH 1173/1183

3
4

MATH 101

3

MATH 1271
Or MATH 1273/1283

3

4

MATH 152

3

MATH 1252

Or

MATH 2362/2382

4

3

PHYS 157,158,159

7

PHYS 1125 & 1225

8

APSC 122

0

APSC 1000 & 1100 (required for all students in Engineering Transfer program)

0

PHYS 170

3

PHYS 1219

4

First year CPSC Program Design course

 or

APSC 160

3

CPSC 1155

or


CPSC 1150

3

APSC 100 & 101

6

CPSC 1091 & 1491

6

Elective

3

ENGL 1129 or CMNS 2228

3

 

Science Program, Transfer to Engineering

Applicants who have taken at least 27 credits of transferable, first year sciences are eligible to be considered for UBC Engineering if they have achieved the university’s standards of admission. To determine exemptions for first year Engineering courses, please consult the UBC calendar or UBC Department of Engineering.

The type of courses taken and number of transferable credits completed in first- and/or second-year Sciences will determine whether students need to take an additional 3 or 4 years of study at UBC to complete their Engineering degree.

To be eligible for second-year, you need at least 27 university transferable credits that count towards UBC's first-year engineering program by the end of April*. Students that do not meet this criterion will be considered for a modified first-year program.


First year Science transfer into UBC Engineering requirements;

UBC Courses

Credits

Langara Equivalents

Credits

WRDS 150 or ENGL 100 Level

3

ENGL 1100 or 1123

3

CHEM 121 & 123
or CHEM 154

8

3

CHEM 1120 & 1220

or CHEM 1154

8

4

MATH 100

3

MATH 1171 
Or MATH 1173/1183

Or MATH 1175

3
4

3

MATH 101

3

MATH 1271
Or MATH 1273/1283
Or MATH 1275

4

3

 

MATH 152

3

MATH 1252

Or

MATH 2362/2382

4

3

PHYS 117, 118 & 119

7

PHYS 1125 & 1225

8

PHYS 170

3

PHYS 1219

4

Electives 1

3

Electives 1

3

Footnotes:

1 For more on electives for Science University Transfer students see UBC Department of Engineering. A Computer Science course (Langara’s CPSC 1155) is recommended.

This course planning outline is created by the Langara College Counselling Department and is intended for use only as a guide. It is the students' responsibility to consult original sources to ensure accuracy.

 

Updated July 2023