Program calendar icon Program Length

  • 2 Years

Program credential icon Credential

  • Diploma
  • Transfer Program

Program option icon Options

  • Transfer Program

Program location icon Location Offered

  • Nanaimo

Vancouver Island University is a signatory to the BC Common First-Year Engineering Curriculum (CFYEC).  The Engineering Transfer Diploma provides a pathway into engineering studies at Simon Fraser University, Thompson Rivers University, the University of Northern British Columbia, the University of British Columbia, the University of Victoria, and the University of Alberta.

Transferring to UVic

The Engineering Transfer Diploma program provides twenty first- and second-year courses towards UVic Engineering degree programs.  Students successfully completing the entire Engineering Transfer Diploma program have:

  • Guaranteed admittance into 2nd year Engineering at UVic provided students achieve a minimum required overall GPA and minimum grade in each curriculum course. 
  • Placed in a common pool with all students for competitive entry into their 2nd year engineering program of their choice at UVic. Average GPA for entry into a specific engineering program at UVic changes each year depending on the number of students applying and the number of seats available.

Transferring to SFU, TRU, UNBC, UBC, and UofA

With the addition of one course in the Fall term (Term 1A) and one course in the Spring term (Term 2B) of the Engineering Transfer Diploma, all the courses required for the Common First-Year Engineering Curriculum will be met.  Students achieving this requirement may exit after one year of studies with the Engineering Transfer Certificate, and transfer to one of these institutions. 

If this path is of interest to you, please contact VIU Registration as soon as possible after receiving your acceptance letter for more information. 

Year 1

Credits

Fall Semester

 

CSCI 160 - (Computer Science I for Engineering)

4

ENGL 115 - (University Writing and Research)

3

ENGR 112 - (Engineering Design I)

3

MATH 121 - (Calculus I)

3

PHYS 121 - (Physics for the Physical Sciences I)

4

Spring Semester

 

ENGL 204 - (Business and Technical Writing)

3

MATH 122 - (Calculus II)

3

ENGR 121 - (Engineering Design II)

3

MATH 141 - (Matrix Algebra for Engineers) 

3

PHYS 122 - (Physics for the Physical Sciences II)

4

Total Credits

33

Note: ENGR 107 should be taken in the Spring semester by those students who wish to take part in the optional engineering Co-Op program. 

Year 2Credits

Fall Semester

 

CHEM 150 - (Engineering Chemistry)

4

MATH 221 - (Calculus III)

3

MATH 254 - (Statistics I)

3

Complementary Studies Electives1,2

6

Spring Semester

 

ENGE 250 - (Linear Circuits I) or
PHYS 216 - (Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism)

3

ENGM 141 - (Engineering Mechanics)

3

CSCI 161 - (Computer Science II)2

4

Science Electives3

6

Total Credits

32

1Students may replace one complementary studies elective with a science elective.

2Students intending to take CSCI 261 as a science elective in Year 2 should take CSCI 161 in Year 1 and MATH 141 in Year 2. 

3Please see advisor for list of approved electives. 

  • 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+"; Outstanding candidates missing Physics 12 or equivalent are encouraged to apply and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 
  • Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of "C+"; Outstanding 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)

Notes on Admission

  • Admission based on GPA rankings.
  • Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.

Domestic Fees | International Fees

Domestic Fees

Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees

When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.

When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.

Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

Fees for Year 1 Amount
Tuition (33 credits x $163.14 per credit) 5,383.62
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) 215.34
Student Services fee (33 credits x $7.21 per credit) 237.93
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month) 212.72
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) 265.00
Approximate cost for books 1,500.00
Approximate cost for lab supplies 50.00
Fees for Year 2 Amount
Tuition (32 credits x $163.14 per credit) 5,220.48
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) 208.82
Student Services fee (32 credits x $7.21 per credit) 230.72
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month) 212.72
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) 265.00
Approximate cost for books 1,500.00
Approximate cost for lab supplies 50.00
Notes

The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.

Science and Technology courses with a compulsory lab have a lab fee of $23.43 per course.

 

All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.


International Fees

Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees

When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.

When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.

Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

Fees for Year 1 Amount
Tuition (2 semesters x $10870.72 per semester + 3 credits x $776.48) 24,070.88
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester + 3 credits x $33.10) 1,026.10
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month) 212.72
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) 265.00
Approximate cost for books 1,500.00
Approximate cost for lab supplies 50.00
Fees for Year 2 Amount
Tuition (2 semesters x $10870.72 per semester + 2 credits x $776.48) 23,294.40
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester + 2 credits x $33.10) 993.00
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month) 212.72
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) 265.00
Approximate cost for books 1,500.00
Approximate cost for lab supplies 50.00
Notes

Tuition in the above table is based on $776.48 per credit, up to a maximum of $10,870.72 per semester for 15 credits; $776.48 per credit beyond 15 credits. Ancillary Fees in the above table are based on $33.10 per credit, up to a maximum of $463.40 per semester for 15 credits; $33.10 per credit beyond 15 credits.

The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.

Science and Technology courses with a compulsory lab have a lab fee of $23.43 per course.

 

All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.

Domestic (Canadian)

Program Start Date Accepting Applications Campus
Anticipated intake for someone applying today:
Next Intake(s):

The Engineering Transfer Diploma has one program start date each Fall.



 



 

Application Fee:
$44.27
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Waitlist:
No
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Darlene Norby
Phone: 250.753.3245 ext. 2594
Email: Darlene.Norby@viu.ca
Chair Contact:
Name: Brian Dick
Phone: 250.753.3245 ext. 2435
Email: brian.dick@viu.ca
Document Deadline:

In order for an application to be considered, an interim or final grade for all 4 prerequisites must be submitted. Students are accepted based on GPA. 

Comments:

Students interested in the certificate must apply to the Engineering Transfer Diploma, and speak to the Engineering Program Chair prior to starting classes in September. Upon completion of the first-year of the Engineering Transfer Diploma and two additional, required courses (for a total of 40 credits), students will be eligible to exit with the Engineering Transfer Certificate.

 

 

International

Program Start Date Accepting Applications Campus
Anticipated intake for someone applying today:
Next Intake(s):

Fall 2024

Application Fee:
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Coordinator Contact:
Name: Brian Dick
Email: Brian.Dick@viu.ca
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Elham Akhoundi
Email: Study@viu.ca
Document Deadline:

May 1, 2024

Please note that seats in this program are limited and offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please make sure to submit all necessary documents when you submit your application online.

Comments:

For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to World VIU at WorldVIU@viu.ca

Students interested in the certificate must apply to the Engineering Transfer Diploma, and speak to the Engineering Program Chair prior to starting classes in September. Upon completion of the first-year of the Engineering Transfer Diploma and two additional, required courses (for a total of 40 credits), students will be eligible to exit with the Engineering Transfer Certificate.

 

 

Further information on this program can be found on the Department website.

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Previous versions of this program can be found in the Program Archive.