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The Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering combines hands-on activities with traditional academic teaching to give practical and analytical skills needed to become a successful engineer. Mastery of fundamental engineering concepts and application of practical design skills are emphasized. You can participate in co-op education placements to broad your skills and gain hands-on experience in your field of study. 

Mechanical Engineering: Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (UBCO)

University of British Columbia

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UBC Okanagan

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

University of British Columbia - Okanagan (Kelowna)

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1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. English 12 or equivalent

3. Minimum six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended)

4. Pre-Calculus 12 or equivalent

5. Chemistry 12 or equivalent

6. Physics 12 or equivalent

7. Grades presented in all relevant academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses that fall under these subject categories* will be looked at:
    - Language Arts
    - Mathematics & Computation
    - Sciences 
        - *Note: There is not a minimum number of courses required for admission, but you are encouraged to challenge yourself with a substantial number of courses that are relevant to your intended area of study.


Academic Admission Requirement

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. Students in any of the following categories may also qualify for admission into the UBCV Engineering program:
    - High school graduates;
    - Applicants who have completed first-year Science at UBCV;
    - University or college transfer students;
    - Graduates of a UBCV Engineering Transfer Program;
    - Graduates of a two-year technology diploma.
        - Note: For admission requirements related to all of the above categories, visit UBCV's Admissions webpage. 

2. Student admitted into the UBCV Engineering program directly from secondary school will begin with a common first-year Engineering curriculum (Engineering One). Upon fulfilling the first-year engineering program requirements, you will have the option of:
    - Continuing in the second-year of the integrated Engineering program (Engineering Two) at the UBCV Okanagan campus, followed by program specialization in the third and forth years (in one of the following specializations: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering); OR
    - Transfer to the UBCV Vancouver campus (into one of the following specializations at 2nd-year level: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Geological Engineering, Integrated Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mining Engineering.)

3. Admission to all of the above-noted specialization programs is dependent on performance in first year. 

Admission Advice

Applications must be submitted by January for September entry. Early application is recommended.

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Mechanical Engineering: Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (UBCO)

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