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Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering

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What will I learn?

UPEI’s Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering program focuses on engineering design as an engineering discipline in itself. Sustainable design engineers are problem solvers. They use design skills, engineering knowledge, math and science to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to modern-day problems. A sustainable solution is one in which all factors and stakeholders are considered. It goes beyond just providing an efficient, attractive, on-time, and on-budget solution. It also cares about how such goals are achieved and about its impact on people, the environment and society.

Our program provides students with a solid technical foundation which supports the development of their design skills. Just as important, though, the program also provides the professional skills necessary to succeed as a professional engineer. To achieve this, we have created a unique and innovative design clinic model that is integrated throughout all years of the program. In the design clinics, students are immersed in hands-on, experiential learning while working on real projects for a wide range of external partners from the community, municipalities, government, industry and others.

Focus areas

In addition to fundamental science, engineering science and mathematics courses, students are required to develop skills in engineering design, communication, analysis, project management, professional ethics and more. With a solid grounding in these fundamentals, students in Program Years 3 and 4 can enhance their technical knowledge by choosing elective courses in one of the following focus areas:

Mechatronics

Bioresources

Sustainable energy

With a strong interdisciplinary background in engineering design, strengthened by solid professional and technical skills, our graduates are well-positioned to work in a diverse range of industry sectors such as:

bio and food processing

robotics

industrial automation

aerospace

automotive

advanced manufacturing

sustainable and alternative energy

marine applications

... and many others. Our graduates also pursue careers in research and development by enrolling in graduate programs either here at UPEI or at other schools. Some of our graduates move on to medical school and some even start their own companies.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,838.00 (US$ 10,677) per year

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

Start date

6 January 2025

Venue

University of Prince Edward Island

550 University Avenue,

CHARLOTTETOWN,

Prince Edward Island (PE),

C1A 4P3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Successful completion of Grade 12 examinations in a University Preparatory Program with an overall average of at least 70% or equivalent to high school.

Applicants attending or having attended another institution who are seeking to transfer into UPEI’s engineering program must meet the same requirements as for High School applicants as well as the requirements for University Transfer Students. Transcripts will be reviewed for possible course transfer credit.

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 with 6.5 in writing no other band below 6;
  • TOEFL paper-based test - 550 with minimum TWE of 5.5;
  • TOEFL internet-based test - 80 with minimum of 20 in each category;
  • Pearson Test of English - 58;
  • GTEC CBT - 1176-1250.

Deadline:

Documentation for all applicants should be complete by 1 August, if applying to the Fall semester, or by 1 December, if applying to the Winter semester.

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

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About University of Prince Edward Island

UPEI is a diverse, welcoming academic community that offers personalised, career-focused courses with small classes and great facilities.

  • Almost one third of learners are international students
  • Small class sizes with great access to professors
  • Co-op, on-campus and graduate work opportunities
  • English Academic Preparation and full university courses

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