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On the cover: An ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene acetabular
cup and stainless-steel hip prosthesis. Todays engineer trained at UBC
learns not only about the classical topics in engineering but also about
how engineering impacts the world including how we can improve
human health and well-being. Design and writing: www.kaldor.com
Photography: Martin Dee, Ricky Gu, Russell Brown,
Erin Conway-Smith, Kaldor, ErinRose Handy, Jen Pelletier
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UBC ENGINEERING UBC ENGINEERING
REALIZE YOUR IMAGINATION.
UBC ENGINEERING CULTIVATES LEADERS
WHO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP INTEGRATED
SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE WORLDS MOST
CRITICAL CHALLENGES. ENGINEERS MAKE
THINGS, AND THEY MAKE THINGS BETTER.
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GLOBAL CONTRIBUTIONS
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UBC LOCATION & STUDENT LIFE
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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THE FIRST YEAR
AMBITIOUS ALTERNATIVES
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CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
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COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
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ENGINEERING PHYSICS
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GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
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INTEGRATED ENGINEERING
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MATERIALS ENGINEERING
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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MINING ENGINEERING
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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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EVERYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW
Rough sketch of the Pro-Neck-Tor sports helmet,
designed by UBC Engineering researchers to
prevent neck injuries by reducing the force that
the spine experiences in head-rst impacts.
The technology features a movable inner shell
that guides the head to tilt slightly in a head-on
impact, allowing dissipation of direct loads to
the cervical spine. In early testing the device has
reduced neck loads by up to 56 percent.
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UBC ENGINEERING
MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE.
ENGINEERS TRANSFORM AN OBJECT, A PROCESS, A PLACE,
PEOPLE OR SOCIETY. UBC EMPOWERS YOU TO CONTRIBUTE
TO A BETTER WORLD AND ESTABLISH A REWARDING CAREER.
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Created by UBC Engineering students Aaron Coret and
Stephen Slen, the Landing Pad enables snowboarders to
push their abilities and practice in a safe environment.
THE ENGINEERING CONTEXT
Engineers are applied scientists, visionaries and
solution nders who work in a variety of scientic,
technical, humanitarian and sociological elds.
An environmental engineer might create a new
water ltration process; a computer systems
engineer might design a ground-breaking
communications technology; a civil engineer
might become an urban planner. What unites
this diverse group of professionals is the ability
to envision what could be, the know-how to test
ideas using engineering-specic modeling and
the technical skills to translate ideas into action.
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Consistently ranked among the top 40
universities in the world, the University of British
Columbia is one of Canadas largest and most
prestigious research and teaching institutions.
UBC consistently ranks among the top 10 North
American universities in commercialization and
patenting activities. From here, your idea could
become the next big thing!
With more than 50,000 undergraduate, graduate
and professional students in 12 faculties on two
campuses in addition to more than 250,000
alumni living and working in 120 countries
worldwide, UBC is globally recognized as a
destination where education and research come
together to improve the human experience.
UBC ENGINEERING
UBC Engineering gives you the opportunity to
focus on issues that affect every global citizen
and every facet of our planet. Choose from 11
specialized programs that lead to a Bachelor of
Applied Science (BASc) degree. Learn valuable
analytic and design skills from the worlds
leading experts, gain practical experience in
our cutting-edge laboratory facilities and apply
your knowledge in the eld. UBCs program
focuses on team-based project work, early design
experience and professional development, as well
as active industry and community involvement.
UBC students, faculty and researchers share
a desire to create a better world. You can
see this value through a sampling of current
student and faculty research projects, including
creating synthetic material that can help burn
victims recover faster, improving copper-mining
techniques using viruses and bacteria, and
discovering how toxic substances disperse in
bodies of water.
UBC Engineers are among the best-prepared and
most respected in industry and academia. An
engineering degree from UBC provides you with
a solid foundation on which to build your career
anywhere, in almost any eld. Astronautics, video
game design, urban planning, medicine, law and
business these are just a few of your career
options as a UBC Engineering alumnus.
1 UBC Engineering alumnus
Bjarni Tryggvason was a
payload specialist on the
U.S. space shuttle ight.
2 Florin Gheorghe (left) on a
Co-op placement working for
Engineers Without Borders
in Ghana.
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UBC ENGINEERING
LIVE
UBC is located on two campuses that showcase the splendor
of British Columbia. The Vancouver campus is on a stunning
peninsula overlooking the Strait of Georgia to the west and the
Coast Mountains to the north and east; UBC Okanagan, the
Kelowna campus, is 274 kilometres to the northeast, nestled at the
west edge of Canadas Rocky Mountains in BCs verdant interior.
Vancouver was recently ranked the most livable city in the world
by The Economist magazine. Its easy to see why: in addition
to being a safe, clean city with excellent dining, shopping and
cultural activities, Vancouver is close to nearly every activity you
can imagine. Take a drive up to Whistler for an autumn afternoon
of mountain biking, head to Cypress to catch fresh powder on
Olympic snowboarding runs or rent a kayak and tour the Pacic
Ocean inlets.
Kelowna is a smaller city, rich with year-round recreation.
Rollerblade along the shores of Lake Okanagan, cool off wake-
boarding on a summer afternoon or explore old-growth forests on
horseback. When the snow falls, youre just 45 minutes from Big
White, one of Canadas most popular snow-sports destinations.
STUDY
As an Engineering student, UBC provides you with leading-edge
facilities and resources for learning, including the sustainably
designed Kaiser Building, the cross-discipline Engineering Design
Centre and state-of-the-art laboratories and academic buildings
dedicated to the spectrum of Engineering specialties. UBC also
features several multidisciplinary research buildings designed
to promote collaboration. When you need a break, head to the
Cheeze once an operating cheese factory and now a place where
Engineering students study and socialize.
GROW
Enhance your in-class learning. UBC has more than 300 student
clubs, including one for each Engineering discipline, as well as the
Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS) student government and
the Women in Engineering (WIE) program. Acquire paid, technical
engineering work experience through the Engineering Co-op
Program. Consider joining one of the Engineering student teams
that compete successfully around the world.
Opportunities to enhance your in-class learning include:
> Engineering Co-op
> Emerging Leaders Program
> Engineers Without Borders
> Engineering Undergraduate Society
> E-Team (peer leadership program)
> GEERing Up!
> Student clubs such as TEC (The Entrepreneurship Club)
> Student teams such as Concrete Toboggan,
Formula SAE or Thunderbird Robotics
> Women in Engineering
UBC Engineering encourages you to develop your professional
skills skills that will be invaluable to you in your career.
1 The Fred Kaiser building is the hub of Engineering on the Vancouver campus.
2 The Mark V Supermileage car designed by UBC Engineering students, one of
TIME Magazines best inventions.
3 Engineers wear their Reds on the Vancouver campus.
4 Wakeboarding on Lake Okanagan.
EXPERIENCE A TRANSFORMATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
TRANSFORM IDEAS INTO ACTION IN LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH
FACILITIES, FOSTER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH
STUDENT CLUBS AND PROGRAMS AND ACCESS BOUNDLESS
RECREATION JUST MOMENTS AWAY.
UBC (VANCOUVER CAMPUS)
The westward view over Vancouvers waterfront and cityscape.
From the forested Point Grey peninsula, UBC overlooks the
Strait of Georgia, the Coast Mountains and Vancouver Island.
UBC ENGINEERING
Engineering Co-op student Amie Dawe (centre) and alumnus
Joe DiPlacito (left) working together on the construction of the
cut-and-cover section of the Canada Line.
PREPARE FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY CAREER.
BLUEPRINT YOUR CAREER AND GAIN IMPRESSIVE PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE THROUGH COOPERATIVE EDUCATION WHILE YOU
EARN YOUR DEGREE. STUDENTS ENTERING WITH HIGH ADMISSION
AVERAGE ARE GUARANTEED ENTRANCE INTO ENGINEERING CO-OP
CONDITIONAL ON THEIR PERFORMANCE DURING FIRST YEAR.
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INFLUENCE
As an Engineering student and one of the
creators of tomorrows world, at UBC you will
receive ongoing guidance to prepare you for
community, organizational and global leadership.
Jump-start your career by taking a workshop
on rsum writing, participating in career fairs
and attending employer information sessions.
UBC Engineering offers these and more to
complement your academic learning throughout
your enrollment.
Expand your network and knowledge of your
future career as a participant of the Engineering
Tri-Mentoring Program. This innovative program
grows with you. Junior students are mentored
by senior students, who are in turn mentored
by local industry leaders who are often UBC
Engineering alumni. As you become more
advanced, so does the guidance you receive.
In turn, you reinforce your knowledge by sharing
what youve learned.
CONTRIBUTE
Use your engineering knowledge to collaborate
with communities locally and around the world.
You can join the hundreds of engineering
students who participate in the Reading Week
Projects week-long community service-
projects where UBC students teach science and
engineering to local elementary school students.
Or if youre interested in helping globally, follow
the paths of our students working with the urban
poor in Ghana to create sustainable livelihoods
or in Lesotho working to improve sanitation and
health. These are just a few of the recent projects
to which UBC engineering students have lent
their skills.
1 Learn from professors who are
professional engineers and
industry leaders.
2 Dan Schell works on Sailbot,
an autonomous sailboat.
This student team competes
internationally.
WORK
The Engineering Co-op Program enhances
your education through paid, technical
employment opportunities related to your
academic specialization. As a Co-op student,
you gain valuable professional experience
and develop contacts with local, national and
international employers. Co-operative education
helps motivate and empower you to set and
achieve goals as you prepare for a meaningful
engineering career.
LAUNCH
Whether you have a knack for inventing or
an idea for an innovative business, the UBC
New Ventures Program facilitates collaboration
between Engineering and Commerce students to
take ideas off the page and into the world, where
they can make a difference.
Recent student entrepreneurship success
stories include:
> EnergyAware, an in-home energy
monitoring system, named Most Promising
Start-Up by British Columbia Technology
Industry Association
> EasyPlug, a device that allows the safe
disconnection of electric plugs at the wall
> PeerFX, an online currency exchange service
that received venture capital on CBCs
Dragons Den.
UBC ENGINEERING
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YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Chemical and biological engineers specialize in
the design, operation and analysis of a variety
of physico-chemical and biological systems with
application in diverse industries such as oil and
gas, paper, food, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals and
polymers. Many choose to work in engineering
services (environmental, research, design
and construction).
Increasingly, chemical and biological engineers
are leading the elds of clean-energy generation,
biotechnology, nanotechnology and new material
generation. They apply metabolic engineering
to the production of chemicals, design new
therapeutics and develop gene therapies.
YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE
As a Chemical & Biological Engineering student,
youll gain a strong understanding of how
physical, chemical and biological sciences
intersect, complemented by mathematics,
process engineering, transport phenomena,
kinetics, separations, design and economics.
Second-year students choose among process,
environmental and biological options.
By merging two complementary programs, UBC
prepares students to create innovative solutions
for a variety of global challenges, including
clean-energy generation, water and air pollution
control, sustainable chemical and petrochemical
processing, providing safe water supply and
improving human health.
CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Material and energy balances / Industrial organic/inorganic chemical processes / Process design control
and simulation / Kinetics of reactions and reactor design / Fuel cells and electrochemical engineering /
Green engineering and sustainability / Water and air pollution prevention control / Bioprocess engineering
What you will learn
Davis Chiu
Coquitlam, BC
As the only university to offer a
world-class Chemical & Biological
Engineering program in British
Columbia, UBC stood out from
the rest. I want to make a positive
impact on society. UBC gave me
this opportunity by selecting me
to represent Canada at the G8
University Student Summit.
CAMPUS
Vancouver
WEBSITE
www.chbe.ubc.ca
THE FOUNDATION YEAR
ESTABLISH THE
GROUNDWORK FOR
SUCCESS.
ENHANCED DEGREES
AUGMENT YOUR
EDUCATION.
FIRST YEAR
UBC Engineerings required foundation year is designed to ensure
you have a strong knowledge base from which to build the rest
of your academic and professional career. In addition to learning
principles of mathematics, physics and chemistry, you exchange
ideas and solidify relationships; in upper years, when you and
other students are closely associated with your specialties, you
and they can draw on this knowledge and these relationships to
collaborate across specialties and solve complex problems. The
foundation year also allows you time to explore the various elds of
engineering before choosing one of 11 specialized programs.
Your rst year is also about adjusting to learning in your new
environment. At UBC Engineering, your academic success is
important to us. We provide you with a number of important,
ongoing academic support and enhancement programs
throughout your rst year. Attend the Conference for Learning and
Academic Student Success (CLASS), visit the LEAP online learning
portal (www.leap.ubc.ca) or go to one of our rst-year tutoring
sessions or exam-review workshops. All of these programs are
designed with you in mind.
ENHANCED DEGREES
Recognizing the diverse interests of our students, UBC
Engineering offers many options for pursuing a second degree
or minor in a complementary eld.
Consider one of the following:
> Dual-degree in Arts
> Minor in Arts
> Minor in Commerce
> Minor in Information Technology
> Minor in Honours Mathematics
> Pre-med path
The opportunities to tailor your degree to your aspirations are
limitless. Check with the Engineering Student Services team
to see how you can create a path that leads to the degree and
career you want.
CAMPUS
Vancouver
Okanagan
Programming varies by campus
WEBSITE
www.civil.ubc.ca
CAMPUS
Vancouver
WEBSITE
www.ece.ubc.ca
UBC ENGINEERING
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CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Analysis, design and implementation of networks and protocols / Microprocessor systems design / Real-time digital
system design / Software and hardware installation and maintenance / Design ow and automation / Embedded
controllers / Framework design / Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) / Network security
Project estimation and tendering / Construction and engineering management / Water treatment and waste man-
agement / Coastal engineering / Structural analysis / Soil mechanics and foundation engineering / Transportation
planning methods / Design of steel, concrete and timber structures / Design of municipal infrastructure
Jessica Connaghan
Kamloops, BC
I have always been interested in
sustainable residential buildings.
In civil engineering, you produce
a tangible product that is directly
impacting the community you
live in. UBC Engineering allows
me to do more than sit in a lab
and do research; it provides a
chance for me to explore my
urban environment.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
William Gallego
Richmond, BC
UBC was my rst choice, based on
both its location and prestige. My
experience here has revealed to me
where my real interests lie and has
tested the extent of my capabilities.
Since high school, I have wanted
to become a computer software
engineer. Selecting Computer
Engineering was my path to making
this a reality.
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Computer technology is integral to every
aspect of our daily lives. From cellular phones,
MP3 players and digital cameras to automobiles,
medical equipment and home appliances,
computer engineers design microprocessors that
control each ones function.
Whether improving the efciency of wind
turbines or developing in-ear audio monitors for
rock bands, computer engineers are integral to
nearly every industry, including transportation,
power distribution, communications and
information technology, entertainment, health
care and other elds.
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Civil engineers play an important role in the
analysis, planning, design, construction
and maintenance of facilities that shape our
communities and environments. Real-world
applications of civil engineering projects
might include design of earthquake-resistant
structures; design, construction and installation
of offshore platforms for oil and gas recovery; or
design and management of solid or liquid waste
treatment plants.
Among the sectors that rely on civil engineers
are construction; consulting; health; energy;
transportation; mining and forestry companies;
and federal, provincial and municipal
governments.
YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE
Computer Engineering students learn a wide
range of fundamental skills. After rst year,
students choose between a traditional lecture
based format and a project-based-learning
variation called the Project Integration Program
(PIP). Third- and fourth- year studies become
very specic: hardware and software design
(including an optional focus on Software
Engineering), operating systems, embedded
systems, object-oriented programming and
database design, communications, signal and
systems analysis, as well as technical electives.
YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE
As a Civil Engineering student and one of the
creators of tomorrows world, UBC provides
you with ongoing guidance to prepare you
for community, organizational and global
leadership. You will learn specic skills related to
working with the natural and built environment
and will also attain hands-on experience
working in groups on design or laboratory
projects. Third- and fourth-year students
specialize in one of the civil engineering sub-
disciplines, such as construction management,
environmental engineering, geotechnical
engineering, hydrotechnical engineering,
materials engineering, structural engineering or
transportation engineering.
What you will learn What you will learn
UBC ENGINEERING
YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE
Offered in collaboration with the Faculty of
Science, EngPhys is a ve-year program that
combines engineering education with a strong
foundation in applied physics.
In your second year of EngPhys, you will pursue
one of four streams (Electrical, Mechanical,
Computer Science or Mechatronic Science).
Small classes are designed to ensure you have
the opportunity to work intimately in team-based
courses and on extracurricular engineering
challenges. With access to state-of-the-art design
and fabrication equipment, students develop
engineering solutions to real-world problems in
their senior years, in some cases even resulting
in patents and entrepreneurial opportunities.
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Engineering Physics (EngPhys) is a growing eld
that focuses on the application of mathematic
and scientic principles to a variety of
interdisciplinary engineering projects.
The worlds top graduate schools hold UBC
Engineering physicists in high regard, and
approximately half of EngPhys graduates go on
to earn an advanced degree. Others opt to enter
careers in diverse disciplines; the principles you
learn can be applied to many elds, including
alternative energies, robotics and aerospace.
Our Engineering Physics graduates combine
science and engineering applications to pursue
innovation in all areas, turning their creative
ideas into reality.
Design of analog, digital and integrated circuits / Industrial process control and instrumentation systems /
Electromagnetic elds and waves for wireless communication / Communication systems design / Image and signal
processing / Software system development / Power system analysis and design / Power electronic devices
Engineering design / Prototyping / Electronic circuits / Mechanical systems / System integration / Automation and
software / Quantum mechanics / Modern physics and relativity / Advanced calculus / Thermodynamics / Advanced
electricity and magnetism / Optics
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Mansi Tandon
Lucknow, India
With my Electrical Engineering
focus at UBC, I wish to develop
technologies that can improve lives.
I love the dynamism of this eld.
UBC offers not only challenges
but also resources that encourage
me to keep up with the pace, and
become a contender in the eld.
ENGINEERING PHYSICS PROGRAMS
Nina Chen
Xian, Shaanxi, China
UBC is a campus that is host to
a multitude of cultures. You are
exposed to a number of people
from varied backgrounds and with
different learning styles. There is
always room to share ideas and
build relationships. My professors
are inspiring, and they were
instrumental in helping me dene
my path after graduation.
CAMPUS
Vancouver
WEBSITE
www.engphys.ubc.ca
CAMPUS
Vancouver
Okanagan
Programming varies by campus
WEBSITE
www.ece.ubc.ca
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
The work of electrical engineers touches
every aspect of our daily lives. When we brew
coffee, make a call or rely on GPS, were living
an easier life because of what they created.
Electrical engineers have also found solutions
to many of todays global issues, such as
energy conservation, pollution control and
transportation safety.
Then theres the Internet. All its sub-systems are
the result of electrical-engineering innovations,
including wireless communications, computer
processors and software.
YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE
As an Electrical Engineering student, you
can either choose an area of specialization
Biomedical, Electrical Energy Systems or
Nanotechnology and Microsystems or
take electives to tailor your program to your
preferences. As with Computer Engineering,
you will apply what you learn during lectures
to hands-on projects to develop the real-world
skills that companies look for in todays
engineering graduates.

What you will learn What you will learn
UBC ENGINEERING
YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE
If you love the outdoors, care for the environment
and thrive on practical challenges, Geological
Engineering is the program for you. Offered in
collaboration with the Faculty of Science, this
program combines aspects of earth sciences,
civil engineering and mining engineering,
with a fundamental understanding of natural
processes and materials in the earths surface
and near-surface environments. Specic elds of
study include geotechnical engineering, geo-
environmental engineering, applied geophysics
and mineral and energy resources.
CAMPUS
Vancouver
Co-offered with UNBC
(University of Northern
British Columbia)
WEBSITE
www.enve.ubc.ca
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Heather Hunter
Kamloops, BC
Problem solving is a critical aspect
to engineering. At UBC, I have
learned that environmental impacts
are a key consideration within
every project. In the future, I want
to be involved in the development
of new environmental-stewardship
opportunities. My hope is to make
people more aware of the relevance
of sustainable solutions in our
everyday lives.
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Marisol Valerio
San Jose, Costa Rica
As an outdoor enthusiast, I found
there was a good balance between
classroom work, lab work and
eldwork at UBC. Through Co-op,
I spent eight months at a mine in
Northern Australia. One of the best
parts of the program is its exibility.
It was easy to choose from a range
of electives to tailor my degree to
my interests.
CAMPUS
Vancouver
WEBSITE
www.geoeng.ubc.ca
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Geological engineers carry out site investigations
for dams, roads, pipelines, railways and forestry
operations. Where pollution has occurred, they
are involved with environmental assessments or
clean-up activities; they also conduct hazard and
risk assessments for landslides and earthquakes.
Graduates who become junior geological engineers
often have great opportunities for travel.
Many geological engineers work for consulting
engineering or environmental rms, and others
are employed by government agencies, large
corporations and consulting rms.
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Environmental engineers apply science and
engineering principles to improve the quality of
our air, land, water and living systems. They work
with corporations and law-makers, safeguarding
our natural resources, developing clean energy
technologies, advancing green buildings and
mitigating pollution. They are seen as protectors
of the environment. Environmental engineers are
in high-demand especially in industries such as
pulp and paper, agriculture, sheries, oil and gas,
forestry and mining.
YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE
With British Columbias rich natural resources,
UBC is an ideal place to study environmental
engineering and receive training with broad
applications for reducing and repairing human
impact on the environment.
In collaboration with the University of Northern
British Columbia (UNBC) in Prince George, UBC
offers one of the only Environmental Engineering
degree programs in Canada. This dual-location,
four and a half-year program leverages the
strength of UBC in Engineering and that of
UNBC in Environmental Science.
Green engineering / Function, process and interactions of the major environmental systems / Fundamental
concepts of heat, mass transport, uid dynamics / Industrial pollution prevention/control / Waste water and air
pollution control technologies / Common industrial process design / Geo- and mining environmental engineering
Feasibility studies / Landslide-control strategies / Water-resource engineering / Site-remediation technologies and
design / Foundation design / Geological and geophysical maps / Groundwater hydraulics / Geomorphology
What you will learn What you will learn
UBC ENGINEERING
CAMPUS
Vancouver
WEBSITE
www.igen.ubc.ca
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INTEGRATED ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Sean Heisler
Calgary, Alberta
I love UBC for its proximity to the
Pacic Ocean, but I also chose it for
its community and culture. It didnt
take long for the place to feel like
home. The Integrated Engineering
program is a tight-knit population.
Its great to know 90 percent of
the people in your discipline and
an even greater boost to know that
everyone is looking out for
one another.
MATERIALS ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Victor Leung
Hung Hom, Hong Kong
With materials, the possibilities
are endless. I could have a career
with engine parts, ballistic vests,
cars or energy. A small department
at UBC offers a close connection
with your professors and exposure
to both technical and practical
training. I am now working towards
a masters degree in Bio/Nano
Materials.
CAMPUS
Vancouver
WEBSITE
www.mtrl.ubc.ca
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Materials engineers bring their expertise to
many industries worldwide, from mining
and manufacturing to aerospace, advanced
electronics and healthcare. You may nd yourself
purchasing multi-million dollar equipment in
Europe or Asia for the steel industry, helping turn
fuel cells from a technical vision to a commercial
reality, leading a failure investigation at an
aircraft crash site, making computer processors
smaller and faster or recovering copper from a
ve-kilometre long mound of ore high up in the
Andes Mountains.
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Integrated Engineering graduates are well-suited
for multi-faceted careers where the ability to
work across disciplinary boundaries is critical.
Graduates work in construction, manufacturing,
advanced technology and processing or resource
industries. Typical jobs involve design, applied
research, project management and marketing
and sales of technical products. Integrated
Engineering graduates are also prepared to
pursue degrees in other disciplines such as
business, education, law or medicine.
YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE
Materials have an important role in every
eld of engineering. The materials we use and
how we make them can determine the function,
feasibility, cost, environmental impact and
many other aspects of things we create.
The curriculum begins with the core material
groups: metals, ceramics, polymers and
composites. By fourth year, youll be tackling
process design problems and materials
selection solutions for things like high-speed
transportation systems, fuel cells, supersonic
aircraft, advanced computers, sports
equipment and biomedical devices.
YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE
As an Integrated Engineering student, you will
take courses in the core engineering subjects
of materials, solid mechanics, uid mechanics
and systems involving biological, chemical
and electro-mechanical components. You can
customize your education by dening a major
and a minor in the engineering disciplines of
your choice. In each term, you will apply your
acquired engineering skills in design projects.
You will also learn communication and project-
management skills a signicant component of
the design/project courses.
Project management / Oral and written communication / Engineering design / Solid and uid mechanics / Electrical
circuits and measurement systems / Materials science and selection / Industrial engineering / Economic analysis /
Computer simulation
Design of new materials / Performance of ultra-high-strength materials / Environmental degradation of materials /
Biomaterials / Materials selection in design / Environmental impact of materials / Analysis of material failures /
Clean technologies for extraction of materials / Advanced composite materials
What you will learn What you will learn
UBC ENGINEERING
CAMPUS
Vancouver
Okanagan
Programming varies by campus
WEBSITE
www.mech.ubc.ca
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Maxime Chin
Vancouver, BC
In high school, I considered
studying engineering but didnt feel
there were enough resources to
support girls in the industry.
At UBC, I became a Co-Director
for GEERing UP! UBC Engineering
and Science for Kids, and led a
number of Engineering education
initiatives for young girls. By
leading these programs, I realized
engineering was equally attainable
to me.
MINING ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Ariel Winkelmeyer
Fort Nelson, BC
Since day one, I have been
involved in student activities,
participating in everything from
AE, Engineering Undergraduate
Society to the Mining Student
Council. In the past three years, I
also traveled, gained hands-on
technical expertise and participated
in social and environmental
initiatives. I cant imagine another
program that would have been as
diverse in its opportunities.
CAMPUS
Vancouver
WEBSITE
www.mining.ubc.ca
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Mining engineers specialize in the extraction
and processing of ores containing valuable
minerals or metals. Canadas mining industry
is the second largest in the world and is highly
respected for its expertise and innovation in
mineral extraction, mineral processing and
environmental protection. One of the main
focuses of Mining Engineering is reducing
environmental impact during mining operations
and land recovery afterwards.
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Mechanical engineering focuses on the
creation and improvement of physical systems
conceptualization, design, analysis and
manufacturing are key elements to this eld.
You will nd mechanical engineers working with
many leading companies and organizations in a
broad range of industries, from energy to airplane
aerodynamics to biomedical to mechatronics
and manufacturing.
Mechanical Engineering students gain extensive
knowledge in dynamics, solid mechanics,
vibrations, uid mechanics, heat transfer,
thermodynamics, controls and design.
YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE
UBCs Mining Engineering program is
consistently ranked among the top schools
in Canada. Mining at UBC offers you a broad
professional degree program, integrating courses
on engineering principles; earth and mineral
science; mining and mineral processing case
studies; health, safety and environmental issues;
social science and management; as well as
economics and business.
Around the world, wherever mines are located,
UBC alumni are working with consulting
rms, mining and exploration companies,
environmental management consultants or
government agencies.
YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE
In Mechanical Engineering, you will gain
hands-on design and practical skills through an
integrated, team-based approach to learning.
Your classroom will match the real world.
Mechanical engineering at UBC* provides you
with the opportunity to build a program that
ts your interests. Start with the award-winning
Mech 2 program, which provides a coordinated
introduction to the fundamentals. Then, pick
the general program or specialize in Biomedical
Engineering, Mechatronics or Thermouids.
Finally, add technical electives ranging
from aircraft aerodynamics to orthopaedic
biomechanics to robotics.
*Program description represents UBC Vancouver.
The program at the Okanagan campus differs.
Please see www.web.ubc.ca/okanagan/engineering.
Biomechanics / Robotics and Mechatronics / Green buildings thermal and acoustical design / MEMS
and Nanotechnology / Medical equipment design / Alternate fuel technologies and energy-efcient design /
Manufacturing and computer-controlled machining / Vehicle design and production
Mine planning and design / Computer analysis and simulation / Automation and control / Ventilation surveys and
design / Economic feasibility studies / Mine waste management / Environmental-impact analysis / Social impact
and sustainability
What you will learn What you will learn
UBC ENGINEERING
CAMPUS
Okanagan
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
WEBSITE
web.ubc.ca/okanagan/engineering
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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Erin Johnston
The Okanagan Valley, BC
I have the best of both worlds at
UBC Okanagan. Without leaving
home, I have access to a quality
education with a solid reputation.
The engineering faculty is col-
laborative, with opportunities to
work across disciplines on select
projects. I am attracted by the
idea that I can design new
solutions, rather than simply
memorize the results.
ADMISSION FROM HIGH SCHOOL
Admission to UBC Engineering is competitive. Every year we
receive more applications than we have spaces. Admission is
typically based on the average of senior-level coursework in
English, Math, Chemistry and Physics. In some cases broader-
based achievements are considered. Entry requirements are
subject to change.
In addition to high academic standards, UBC Engineering
recognizes the benets of previous technical work and extra-
curricular activities. Students are encouraged to submit
supplementary information as part of the application process.
For details visit: www.engineering.ubc.ca/student_info
COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR INTRA-UBC TRANSFERS
Students who have completed one or more years of study in a
science-based program at UBC or another college or university
may apply to transfer to Engineering with advanced standing.
There are several community colleges in B.C. that offer transfer
programs corresponding to UBCs rst-year Engineering program.
Students completing one of these approved programs with a
minimum GPA of 2.5 are admitted directly into their second year
of Engineering at UBC. For details visit: www.engineering.ubc.ca/
prospective_students/undergraduate/admission
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION
We encourage applications from well-qualied international
students who demonstrate English-language prociency. For more
information visit: http://connectionsforlife.ubc.ca
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
University is a big investment. UBC recognizes the signicant
contribution you and your family make toward your education.
Support is available for you through nancial advising,
scholarships, bursaries and other assistance programs.
Major entrance scholarships often come with extra perks, such as
guaranteed acceptance into the Engineering Co-op Program and
ADMISSION INFORMATION
EVERYTHING ELSE
YOU NEED TO KNOW.
guaranteed placement into your preferred engineering
discipline. For more information on nancial assistance
and awards, visit: http://you.ubc.ca
MORE INFORMATION
For information on:
> international student admission
> admission deadlines
> costs and housing
> scholarship and nancial aid
and everything else you need to know, contact:
UBC Student Registration & Information Services
T 604.822.9836
1.877.292.1422 (toll-free)
F 604.822.3599
E student.information@ubc.ca
W http://you.ubc.ca
ENGINEERING-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
If you have questions about admission to
UBC Engineering or your rst year, contact:
Engineering Student Services
Faculty of Applied Science
The University of British Columbia
1100-2332 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 CANADA
T 604.822.6556
F 604.822.2021
E students@apsc.ubc.ca
W www.engineering.ubc.ca
Engineering Co-op Program
T 604.822.3022
F 604.822.3449
E eng.coop@ubc.ca
W www.ubcengineeringcoop.com
DISCOVER UBC OKANAGAN
In 2005, UBC Okanagan opened its doors to
students seeking an intimate learning experience
in a cohesive, supportive environment. The
School of Engineering is based on 100 years of
engineering teaching and research experience
on the Vancouver campus. Students are part
of a close-knit student body and participate
in experiential learning and research. A BASc
degree from the School of Engineering opens
the door to some of the most exciting career
opportunities available today.
UBC Okanagan student clubs provide cultural,
academic and recreational exploration, while
intramural sports offer a chance to make new
friends while keeping your body as t as
your mind.
THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
For the rst two years, you will focus on
integrated and multidisciplinary engineering
courses to provide you with a comprehensive
knowledge base. After completing Engineering
One, you will choose a specic concentration
civil, electrical or mechanical engineering and
then continue with the integrated program of
Engineering Two for your second year.
The Design from the Start approach ensures
you apply your knowledge of engineering to
design projects in a project-based team learning
environment, even in your rst year. The School
of Engineering also offers many opportunities
for eld-work and real-world learning, including
participation in Engineers Without Borders, and
valuable professional experience via the
Co-op program.
What you will learn
Research methodologies / Professional communication / Team-based design / Project management / Material
properties / Geotechnical / Structural / Transportation / Thermo uids and energy conversion / Control and robotics /
Manufacturing / VLSI design / Microelectronics / Communications / Photonics