Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering, Full-time
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (BEng Electrical) is a four-year program that equips students with a solid foundation in electrical engineering theory, analysis, and design. Graduates develop critical thinking skills and are prepared for careers in various industries, including electrical utilities, communications, manufacturing, and consulting. They can work as employees, consultants, or entrepreneurs, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems and technologies.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (BEng Electrical) is a four year program that prepares students for a professional career as an Electrical Engineer. Graduates gain a strong practical foundation in engineering theory, analysis, and design, as well as the critical thinking skills needed to be successful as an engineer.
Careers:
Electrical engineers are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, computer manufacturers, government, consulting firms and a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries. They may work as employees, consultants or entrepreneurs. Graduates will be able to prepare design specifications, project reports, cost estimates and maintenance or operating standards.
Entry Requirements:
Admission to this program is competitive. In 2022, BCIT admitted 1 in 2 applicants. Successful applicants from the BCIT ECET common first year had an average GPA above 85%, BCIT ECET Diploma applicants had an average GPA above 82%. Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) studentsCurrent ECET diploma students do not need to apply through the Admissions department. ECET students select their preferred path in the second term of first year and can select a diploma option or compete for the four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree program (which requires an additional 3 years of study). Entry to the degree is competitive based on GPA. Students chosen for the degree path will be moved into the degree program. Students who are offered a seat in the degree program and choose to decline will be required to compete for entry in a future term, if they still wish to pursue the program. This includes students who decline their seat to do a co-op work term. BCIT diploma graduatesApplicants that have previously completed the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Mechatronics and Robotics, or Biomedical Engineering diplomas within the last five years are required to submit an application. Step 1: Meet the following entrance requirements Post-Secondary: one of the following from BCIT: Completion of all ECET first year diploma courses with a minimum average of 75% or ECET diploma (any option) with a minimum average of 70% or Mechatronics and Robotics diploma with a minimum average of 70% or Biomedical Engineering Technology diploma with a minimum average of 70%
- Applicants accepted from the Biomedical Engineering Technology diploma program require an additional physics course, which must be pre-approved by the Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) program area. For more information, please contact the program administrator. Step 2: Department assessmentAll applications will be reviewed by the program area after the application deadline. A decision will be made after the first week of June. International applicants International applicants may compete for a seat after completing the first year of ECET. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program. The Bachelor of Engineering Program includes a mandatory work term. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work term.
