Study Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Environmental Engineering (Joint UNBC and UBC) at University of Northern British Columbia in Canada, Faculty of Science and Engineering

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

As an environmental engineer, you will gain a solid background in environmental issues that are at the forefront of important discussions of how the environment and the economy are integrated with future development decisions. This program prepares you for a wide range of employment opportunities where the technical expertise and problem-solving skills of engineers are required in conjunction with a strong awareness and understanding of environmental issues.This program features all aspects of environmental engineering with a focus on sustainable development, wastewater management, and remediation and reclamation of contaminated sites.During the first two years at UNBC, you will gain foundational knowledge in mathematics, biology, chemistry, and environmental science. You will take courses in engineering design, technical writing, chemistry, physics, computer science and calculus. In your third and fourth years, you will transition to UBC where you will gain an in-depth, hands-on understanding of engineering principles, analysis, and design. Course topics include soil mechanics, fluid mechanics and engineering hydrology.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4.5 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$26,750.00 (US$ 19,227) per year

Medical Insurance Fee - International Students Only - CAD 190.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Prince George Campus

3333 University Way,

Prince George,

British Columbia,

V2N 4Z9, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

International secondary and post-secondary credentials are considered. International students must meet the equivalent of the criteria outlined for high school admission and university transfer in British Columbia. Admission is based on the comparison of standards for credentials and grading in the country of origin. Applicants whose first language is not English must be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in English.For admission from a GCE system (or equivalent) a minimum of two Advanced (A) level subjects and three Ordinary (O) level subjects must be completed with an overall GPA of C or higher in order to be considered for admission. All A level subjects presented for admission must have a grade of at least C. Students may substitute two Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level subjects for one A level.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.