Certificate in Engineering
Northern Lights College
Key Information
Campus location
Dawson Creek, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 10,770
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
Special update for applicants!
NLC’s Certificate in Engineering now provides full, seamless, guaranteed admission to the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering in the second year.
The Certificate in Engineering is an intense undergraduate credential that requires courses in the areas of chemistry, computer programming, communications, engineering design, math, and physics.
This credential allows for seamless, guaranteed transfer into second-year engineering programs at the University of Alberta. NLC students are responsible for understanding the terms and conditions of transfer to the UofA. For example, while second-year admission with a minimum GPA is guaranteed, competitive placement in specific second-year engineering disciplines applies to all students.
Important Notes
- The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council.
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Scholarships and Funding
The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
Curriculum
Semester 1
- CHEM103 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
- CPSC123 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming C++
- ENGL100 Academic Writing
- ENGG115 Engineering Design, Drafting, and Sustainable Practice 1
- MATH101 Calculus
- PHYS103 Mechanics (Calculus)
Semester 2
- CHEM104 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
- ENGG120 Engineering Design, Ethics, and Sustainable Practice 2
- ENGG125 Engineering Mechanics and Thermodynamics
- MATH102 Calculus II
- MATH152 Introductory Linear Algebra
- PHYS104 Electromagnetism and Waves (Calculus)
Career Opportunities
This credential provides a post-secondary pathway to a career as an engineer by allowing for further study in the University of Alberta's highly regarded engineering programs.