Engineering Physics Diploma in Mechatronics at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

The Engineering Physics Diploma in Mechatronics teaches how to connect mechanical, electrical, electronic and software systems to create smart technologies. The 67-credit program prepares graduates to enter the workplace or ladder to a UFV BSc in Physics or an engineering degree elsewhere.

Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: No intake until further notice | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Topics include mechanics, circuit analysis, microelectronics, sensors and actuators, microcontrollers and embedded systems, with a strong grounding in physics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (or equivalent) with a C+ or better. One of the following (see Note 1): Calculus 12 with an A or better Principles of Mathematics 12 with a B or better Pre-Calculus 12 with a B or better Physics 12 with a C or better (see Note 2). Note 1: Students without the one of these mathematics courses may present the prerequisite for MATH 111 instead. Note 2: Students without Physics 12 may present the prerequisite for PHYS 111 instead.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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