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Engineering Transition Diploma at Capilano University

Capilano University, Canada

Programme overview

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 prerequisites 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.

Faculty: Arts & Sciences  |  Department: School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Start a career in STEM With courses in physics, chemistry, calculus, computer science, CAD and engineering, students develop the skills to work in STEM. Learn from practicing engineers CapU engineering instructors work in the field and will provide mentorship as students learn important critical thinking and analytical skills as well as combining chemistry, computing science, math and physics through hands-on lab projects.

Career pathways

Career paths include: Biomedical engineer; Civil engineer; Environmental engineer; Geological engineer; Mechanical engineer; Software engineer.

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Application information

Entry 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 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) prior to registering in ENGL 100. Admission into the Engineering Transition program is competitive, so meeting the above minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Domestic applicants: CAD 10,225 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $3,744 total) are excluded. Source

International applicants: CAD 48,524 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $3,744 total) are excluded. Source

Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of $50, which covers applications to 2 programs.

International applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which covers applications to 2 programs. New international students also pay a one-time $5,000 deposit, applied against international tuition once registered in courses.

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