Are you interested in joining a top-ranked engineering program? Do you want to develop innovative solutions that will make a difference in people’s lives?

UBC’s Applied Science program may be for you. The Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) has 14 degree programs across our two campuses that offer exciting research, team collaboration, and co-op opportunities.

As an Applied Science student, you will join a top-ranked engineering program where you can collaborate, design, and develop innovative solutions. You will develop highly sought-after skills that prepare you for a versatile career where you can contribute to solving the world’s most complex challenges.

What will you learn?

You’ll gain a broad understanding of engineering in your foundational first year, then select a program to focus on for the remainder of your Engineering degree.

Foundational First Year

UBC’s Engineering foundation year will introduce you to math, chemistry, physics, and communication courses, giving you the fundamental knowledge you need to succeed as an engineer. You’ll also get hands-on opportunities to apply your knowledge and work on exciting engineering design projects. After your first year, you’ll be in a great place to decide which engineering program you’d like pursue in your degree.

Second Year Placement

In your second year, you will need to make some decisions about a specific engineering program you’d like to specialize in during your Applied Science degree. But no matter where your curiosity takes you, each program will offer an exciting opportunity to develop your unique skills and discover new ones through coursework, applied research, and co-op opportunities.

Student Spotlight

“From a young age, I’ve been captivated by how things are made and how they work, which sparked my curiosity about engineering in the first place. This passion led me to choose Manufacturing Engineering, a field that perfectly aligns with my fascination with creating efficient, innovative, and sustainable manufacturing systems.” Read about Rahman’s experience in the Manufacturing Engineering program.

What can you do after graduating?

Graduates of the Applied Science program leave UBC with hands-on experience and highly employable skills. Some jobs that our Engineering graduates have include:

• Business Development Executive, Unity Technologies
• Project Manager, Microsoft Education Product Team
• Vice President, Planning & Strategy, Base Metals
• Project Engineer with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
• Mechanical Staff Engineer at Intel Corporation
• Materials & Sustainability Engineer at Boeing
• Senior Hardware Engineer, Apple
• ADAS Software Engineer, General Motors
• Ports and Marine Engineer at WSP