Engineering Science
Overview
International Year One (UTP Stage II): Engineering Science provides first-year courses and the foundation for progression to the second year of SFU’s School of Engineering Science degrees. Students enrolled in an Engineering Science degree program at SFU complete three terms of full-time paid work experience during their degree.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration
- 3 terms
Intakes
- January, May, September
Location
- Vancouver
Your direct pathway to Simon Fraser University
International Year One (UTP Stage II): Engineering Science
Entry to second year at SFU
Bachelor of Applied Science
Areas of study:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Systems Engineering
- Mechatronic Systems Engineering
- Sustainable Energy Engineering
For more information on SFU’s School of Engineering Science, visit the Faculty of Applied Sciences Future Students page.
A minimum GPA of 2.75, based on completion of 10 courses (at least 30 units, and with a grade of C- or better in all courses), will guarantee admittance to the School of Engineering Science, Mechatronic Systems Engineering, or Sustainable Energy Engineering for successful transfer students from FIC. In addition, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the university. Course offerings and required courses may change without notice. A student advisor can help you choose appropriate courses to satisfy SFU entry requirements. Your International Year One (UTP Stage II) Program may include a mandatory non-credit academic literacy course. Students will need to obtain a score of 26 or above in the FIC Math Check test to enrol in the Engineering Science program. FIC reserves the right to place students with a Math Check score below 26 in alternative courses.
For students planning their SFU transfer, please see the Graduation and Transfer Page.
Careers
Potential career paths
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Hardware Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Microelectronics
- Product Research and Development
- Robotics
- Software Engineering
- Systems Design
- Telecommunications Engineering
*Program fees are based on 30 credits of study at C$1,148.92 per credit. Students taking more than 30 credits of study will need to pay additional fees. Not for credit transfer Academic Literacy Course is a requirement for International Year One (UTP Stage II) Direct entry.
For the most up-to-date fees and charges, please visit: https://www.fraseric.ca/admissions/fees/
Program Requirements
To transfer into the Faculty of Applied Science, students must complete the requirements listed below, which include one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course.
-> What are ‘W’ and ‘Q’ courses?
Students must complete all courses of their program with a grade of C- or better. Students must achieve and maintain a 2.40 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) by the end of their second semester of studies at FIC to remain qualified for continuance in the FIC/Applied Science-Engineering Science program. Failure to meet the continuance GPA will result in an automatic program change notification from FIC Advising.
A minimum GPA of 2.75, based on completion of 10 courses (at least 30 units, and with a grade of C- or better in all courses), will guarantee admittance to the School of Engineering Science, Mechantronic Systems Engineering, or Sustainable Energy Engineering for successful transfer students from FIC. In addition, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the university.
Students in the Engineering Science/Mechatronic Systems Engineering pathway are recommended to take 12 credits of academic coursework in their anticipated semester of transfer, in order to prepare for adjustment to the term credit load of the Engineering/Mechatronics programs.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101/ILSA101 – Integrated Learning Skills and ALC101/ALAC101 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless exempted. For ALC exempted requirements, please check the English requirements page*
Students interested in pursuing a program change to any Applied Science programs must see an advisor by the end of week two of the semester prior to transferring to fill in the program change application.
Engineering Science Fundamentals Program
Students without Grade 12 equivalent Math will be admitted to the Engineering Science Fundamentals Program and will be required to take ENF100 during their first term at FIC.
Required Courses for Applied Science
Plus 1 additional course from the following Breadth-Humanities list:
B-Humanities Course List
Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for degree credit. Please see an advisor.
Recommended Course Selection Order
Engineering Science and Mechatronic Systems Engineering Programs
Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) Program
To follow the above course selection order, students will need to obtain a score of 26 or above in the FIC Math Check assessment. If a student does not achieve this score, they will be required to enroll in ENF100 (Engineering Science Fundamentals). In this case, students will enroll in the below courses in their first semester.
- ILSA101
- ALAC101 (if required)
- ENF100
- Elective
Students must first pass ENF100, and then will move forward to the semester plan of their choice above.
Course Repeat Policy
Required courses may only be repeated once. This policy is in effect for students who began in September 2016 or later.
Elective Courses
Engineering students are not required to complete any electives as part of their program at FIC, but it is possible that additional courses may be taken. It is recommended that electives are chosen from the below list of accepted electives at SFU:
Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for credit. Please see an advisor.
Readmission to the engineering pathway
For readmission to the engineering pathway, students must take a minimum of three new courses including one new W and one new Q and achieve a semester GPA of 2.7 in the semester immediately following removal from the program. FIC does not guarantee Engineering approved courses during the readmission semester. Unfortunately, students who have surpassed the course repeat policy may not return to the program.
*Courses and programs are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact the student success advising team.
