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Start a career in Engineering with Langara’s Diploma in Applied Science.

This two-year program is designed for students who wish to study university engineering, but do not yet meet all the pre-requisites, or who need time to transition into the heavy workload that the study of engineering requires. Students will gain a thorough grounding in mathematics and natural sciences, including laboratory practice, and technical communications. They will also be introduced to Canadian engineering practice, history and social context, and engineering principles of case study and design.

Please see Admission Requirements for more information on the Diploma.

Engineering at Langara

Langara offers two Engineering programs:

  • Engineering Transfer Certificate (“Certificate Arts & Science Engineering”)
  • Applied Science for Engineering Diploma

The Engineering Transfer Certificate is a BCCAT articulated program providing courses to match the first year of engineering study at the University of British Columbia. Those courses satisfy the UBC Faculty of Applied Science requirements for engineering transfer classification when completed in the regular 2-semester academic year.

The two-year Applied Science for Engineering Diploma incorporates upgrading and preparatory courses. The last 40 credits (12 courses) of the Applied Science Diploma are the same as the courses of the Engineering Transfer curriculum.

The main difference is that Engineering Transfer is fast-paced (12 courses in two semesters), while the Applied Science Diploma contains upgrading and introductory courses (in the first year of the Diploma) in addition to the 12 courses common with the Engineering Transfer program. As an Applied Science Diploma student, you can take courses at your own pace.

In addition, if you complete the Engineering Transfer Program within one academic year (two semesters) with a GPA of at least 3.1, you would be eligible for second-year engineering at UBC. If you prefer to take courses at a slower pace, your UBC Engineering application would be evaluated in the competitive applicant pool.

Qualified diploma students have an assured seating option to take their final 40 credits as members of the Engineering Transfer Certificate class.

Which program is a better fit for me?

Students in the Engineering Transfer Program wishing to apply to UBC as an “Engineering Transfer” student need to complete the curriculum within two semesters (Fall and Spring). This means taking 6 courses (20 credits) and a seminar each of the two terms. Successful students have a strong academic background (especially in math, physics, and chemistry), and have good time management and study skills.

The two-year Applied Science for Engineering Diploma is particularly suitable for students interested in engineering who don't or just minimally meet the prerequisites of the Engineering Transfer program, or who need time to transition into the heavy workload that the study of engineering requires. Students in the Applied Science Diploma may qualify for entry to the Certificate by taking any needed prerequisites during the first year of the Diploma program.

Students in the Applied Science Diploma may qualify for entry to the Certificate by taking any needed prerequisites during the first year of the program. The expectations are that your grades in these pre-requisite courses (MATH 1170, PHYS 1118, CHEM 1118, and possibly ENGL 1107) will meet or exceed the pre-requisite requirements for the courses in the Engineering Transfer program.