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Mechanical Engineering Bridge program

Prepare for undergraduate studies in engineering. Learn fundamental engineering principles and practices while gaining a working knowledge in the areas of material use, structures, fluids, power, machine design, manufacturing, thermodynamics, quality and instrumentation and control.

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Mechanical Engineering students work with hydraulics in the lab

Campus

  • Kelowna
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  • Full program offered
  • Partial program offered

Credential

Other

Delivery options

Full-Time, Part-Time

Tuition and fees

2024-25: $2,187.42

Program details

Upon completion of this program, students from the òòò½ÎÑ Mechanical Engineering Bridge program will be able to bridge into third year of the Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Degree program at UBC's-Okanagan Campus.

Campus Start date Schedule
Kelowna Sep. 04, 2024
Kelowna Sep. 03, 2025

Admission requirements

  • Completion of òòò½ÎÑ's Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma program with a minimum cumulative grade average of 80% in all required second year courses.
    • Students with cumulative grade average between 75% and 80% may also apply but must submit a personal statement indicating that they would be a good candidate for entry into the òòò½ÎÑ bridge program. These applicants are advised to include all relevant work experience gained since graduation. Current students are advised to include any coop term experience and a goal statement.
  • Math 122 (Calculus II) with a minimum 60% grade or equivalent.
  • Chemistry 12 or ABE CHEM 012 with a minimum 60% grade, or Chemistry 11 or ABE CHEM 011 with a minimum 75% or equivalent.

Program outline

Complete All of the following:
MATH 212 - Calculus III
CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I
MATH 221 - Linear Algebra I
MATH 257 - Mathematics for Electronic Engineering Technology III
COSC 111 - Computer Programming I
MATH 222 - Calculus IV
MATH 258 - Numerical Methods
ENGL 100 - University Writing
Complete at least 1 of the following types:
Humanities Elective, may include, HIST 218, HIST 219, PHIL 251, PHIL 211 or as approved by Chair
  • Students must achieve a minimum of 60% in each bridge program course and a minimum combined average of 70% in all courses other than English 100 to be accepted into UBC's Okanagan Campus engineering degree program.
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