First Year Program Guide - 2013/2014

First year programs at UVic

Planning to study in the Faculty of Engineering?

The outlines for the following departments, schools and programs list the required courses, suggested courses and electives (and prerequisites for each, if applicable) for most of the options in the faculty - as well as any specific contacts or supplemental information.

Faculty contacts

Looking for more information? Check out the Engineering website or get in touch with the following contacts:

Frequent questions

Frequent questions for Engineering:

What types of Engineering does UVic offer?

What types of Engineering does UVic offer?

Biomedical, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering (leading to a BEng degree) and software engineering (leading to a BSEng degree) are offered by the university.

Is Computer Science part of the BEng Program?

Is Computer Science part of the BEng Program?

No, the department of Computer Science is located within the Faculty of Engineering but offers a BSc.

Can I take Computer Science courses if I am in another Faculty?

Can I take Computer Science courses if I am in another Faculty?

Yes. Computer Science courses are open to all students in all Faculties.

How can I get into the Engineering Co-op Program?

How can I get into the Engineering Co-op Program?

Co-op is mandatory for the BEng or BSEng programs and students are required to complete 4 work terms (16 months) before graduation. Co-op is optional for most CSC programs and students are admitted during the second half of first year.

Can I start out in another Faculty/Program and transfer in to the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Software Engineering program?

Can I start out in another Faculty/Program and transfer in to the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Software Engineering program?

Yes. You won’t have registration access to all of the required first year Engineering courses, but you do have access to a number of them and to courses that are equivalents to our first year courses in preparation for applying to transfer. The courses that we recommend you take to address most of the first year Engineering requirements are:

The courses above address most of the first year Engineering requirements. You won’t have access to MATH 110, ENGR 141 , ENGR 110, ENGR 112, ENGR 120 or ENGR 121, which are reserved for Engineering students. If you have the time, and the pre-requisites, we also recommend that you take MATH 211 (an acceptable substitute for MATH 110). You can apply to transfer into second year. If admitted, transfer students usually end up taking a mix of the missing first and second year courses over the first 8-12 months in the program. As part of the admissions process, we’ll give you a recommended registration schedule and suggest the timing of your first work term. Transferring into the program can be competitive as there are limited spaces available. As an estimate, you should be attaining a "B" average to be in the cut-off range for transfer. Minimum transfer GPAs will vary depending on the program area of interest. Courses must be at a “C” or better to be transferred into the Engineering program. Achievement of the minimum, however, does not guarantee admission. The re-registration application transfer form is due to Records Services by April 30.

Can I take first-year at a College and transfer in to the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Software Engineering program?

Can I take first-year at a College and transfer in to the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Software Engineering program?

Yes. Colleges throughout British Columbia offer first-year university transfer programs in Engineering. Students who successfully complete one of these programs are eligible for admission to second year Engineering at UVic if they have attained an overall standing of at least 67%. Please consult with the Faculty of Engineering, Admissions/Advising Officer for more details. You can also access the information about course equivalencies through the BC Transfer Guide online at www.bctransferguide.ca.

New student applications are due to Undergraduate Admissions Services by April 30.

I have successfully completed an Engineering Technology Diploma program. Can I transfer in to the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Software Engineering program?

I have successfully completed an Engineering Technology Diploma program. Can I transfer in to the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Software Engineering program?

On successful completion of the appropriate six-month Engineering Bridge program offered at Camosun College, students with two-year diplomas in Electronics or Mechanical or Computer Technology may be admitted to the third year of a BEng program. Applications to the Engineering Bridge program are due to Camosun College by February 15. The Faculty of Engineering reviews all applications to the Bridge and confirms conditional offers to start the Bridge courses at Camosun for courses starting in June of each year. Students who meet the conditions of admission and performance standards of the Engineering Bridge are offered admission to start third year in the following January term.

How long does the program take to complete?

How long does the program take to complete?

The BEng and BSEng programs normally take 4 years and 8 months to complete all the required academic and co-op requirements. The BSc for non-co-op students has a normal completion time of 3 years and 8 months.

Can I study for my BEng or BSEng degree on a part time basis?

Can I study for my BEng or BSEng degree on a part time basis?

Yes, within limits. The programs are structured in such a way that part time studies must be arranged on a case by case basis.

Is Software Engineering only for BEng or BSEng Students?

Is Software Engineering only for BEng or BSEng Students?

No. Both Computer Science and Computer Engineering offer Software Engineering options. Students outside the Faculty of Engineering may also take some SENG courses. See calendar course descriptions for details.

First year outlines for...

Engineering