ENGINEERING TRANSFER

UCFV offers the first year of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) degree program for students wishing to transfer to the University of British Columbia or the University of Victoria. Upon completion of the UCFV program, student will be allowed to enter the second-year Engineering programs at UBC and UVic without any additional qualifying courses, providing they meet the entrance requirements for the program at these institutions.

Students transferring to UBC from the UCFV program are allowed to enter the second year of the UBC Applied Science program with a lower grade point average than students trying to enter from first-year General Sciences. Once admitted, students from all institutions (including UBC) then compete for seats in different specialties based on their GPA.

Students wishing to transfer to UVic require a similar first-year schedule to the one described below.

Entrance requirements

1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, Math 12 (B or better), Physics 11 (Physics 12 recommended), and Chemistry 11.

2. Attendance at an information/interview session is required.

Note 1: If you are currently completing these course requirements, submit an interim transcript with your application.

Note 2: Students should note the prerequisites for the required ENGL 105 course.

Note 3: To successfully complete the Engineering Transfer program, a student must be academically strong. This program is best suited to students with a B average or better.

How to apply

1. Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R or Student Services office. You can also print an application form from our website, or you can apply directly through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca. See the Admission chart in the Admissions & Registration section for a complete list of application dates and general information.

Additional documents required for a complete application:

• proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent
• transcripts (or interim transcripts) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements

2. In the spring you will be notified about attending the interview/information session.

3. Upon admission to the program, you will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required when you register (see Fees and Other Costs section). This money will be applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. Final payment of all courses fees is due the end of the second week of classes.

4. In cases where interim transcripts are submitted, an admission decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is due the end of the first week in August.

Program requirements

Reserved seats

Students who meet the entrance requirements and register in six of the required engineering courses each semester will have reserved seats in the program’s core courses. Students who are admitted to the Engineering program but register in fewer than six courses may not claim reserved seats. Engineering reserved seat status is only available for first-year courses and only for first-year students.

The only first-year course that students may defer to a later date is English 105.

Program outline

To be recognized by UBC as an engineering transfer student the following set of courses must be completed:

Fall semester 

Winter semester 

  Note 1: Students must take as a pair either CHEM 111 and CHEM 112, or CHEM 101 and CHEM 102. Students intending to go into Chemical Engineering must take CHEM 111 and CHEM 112.

Note 2: As a general rule the elective must be taken from the Faculty of Arts. However, scientific geography, and studio/performance courses in the fine arts, music, and theatre will not satisfy this requirement. Introductory language courses in a student’s first language, as well as business and kinesiology courses, are also not acceptable.

Note 3: Unless stated, the minimum grade acceptable in all course prerequisites is a C-.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the Course Descriptions section (link below.)

Program completion

Second, third, and fourth year are completed at UBC or alternative institution. Students must apply formally for admission to the awarding institution.

Engineering Studies at other universities

Many of the above courses transfer individually to other universities offering engineering programs. Student Services advisors should be consulted to determine the transferability of each course to the university of interest. UCFV offers a number of second-year courses in math and science which also transfer individually.

Wood Science option

At UCFV students may complete the first year of the UBC BSc in Wood Products Processing. The requirements of this first year are slightly different from the Engineering Transfer program, and students completing this option may not be eligible for second-year admission to UBC Engineering. However, students completing the first year of the program at UCFV can expect direct integration into second-year BSc in Wood Products at UBC, provided they meet the UBC annually established minimum grade point average. Grade point minimums vary according to discipline. Students should consult the UBC calendar for details.

Fall semester 

Winter semester

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