Engineering Transfer Diploma at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

Vancouver Island University is a signatory to the BC Common First-Year Engineering Curriculum (CFYEC). The Engineering Transfer Diploma has been developed to meet the requirements of the CFYEC and provides a pathway into engineering studies at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Thompson Rivers University (TRU), the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), the University of British Columbia (UBC), the University of Victoria (UVic), and the University of Alberta (UofA). The Engineering Transfer Diploma program

Faculty: Science, Engineering and Technology | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Engineering Transfer Diploma program has one start date each Fall. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Computer Science I for Engineering, University Writing and Research, Engineering Design I, Calculus for Engineering and Physical Sciences I, Calculus I, Physics for the Physical Sciences I, Business and Technical Writing, Calculus for Engineering and Physical Sciences II.

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Application information

Entry requirements

See General Admission Requirements for Academic Programs.; English 12 with a minimum grade of "C+"; Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of "B"; Physics 12 with a minimum grade of "C+"; Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of "C+"; Candidates missing Chemistry 12 or equivalent are encouraged to apply and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.; Recommended: Calculus 12 (if available); Programming 12 (if available); Admission based on GPA rankings.; Notes on Admission; Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.; Students seeking to transfer two or more courses into the program are generally ineligible for direct admission. Please apply to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) instead and consult with the Engineering Advisor for further guidance.

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

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

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

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