Program at a glance
Credential
Advanced Diploma
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
8 months
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Civil Engineering Bridge to UVIC
Start in January to get your P.Eng.
Engineering Bridge programs are for technology diploma grads who want to continue with third-year studies at UVic or UBC to finish an engineering degree.
Civil engineering focuses on the design, construction and maintenance of our civil infrastructure. This covers a wide spectrum of areas, including water resources, transportation, structural, geotechnical, municipal, and construction.
The Bridge to UVic study option is offered from January through December. You'll start your third year of the Bachelor of Engineering degree program at UVic in January the following year.
Once accepted into UVic you will be required to participate in a mandatory co-op, however, some work terms from your technology diploma may be transferable between institutions.
In demand
Industry professionals and educators agree—the combination of a technology diploma and engineering degree creates the most desirable type of engineer.
You will gain both hands-on experiences, practical applied skills and excellent knowledge of advanced engineering courses.
The only program of its kind
The Engineering Bridge programs at Camosun are unique and recognized across Canada as an excellent transition from a technology diploma to an engineering degree (UVic) or applied science degree (UBC).This is your next step to becoming a professional engineer.
Although the bridge programs are designed for graduates of technology diplomas delivered through Camosun, all graduates from accredited Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) programs are welcome to apply.
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Combining theory and technology
The Engineering Bridge programs share many common courses, which have been developed in consultation and cooperation with UBC and UVic. The Engineering Bridge programs are rigorous and you should expect to dedicate yourself to your studies throughout your time in the program.
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
Uvic Engineering Bridge Information Booklet
What you'll learn
- Apply a foundational knowledge ofengineering-related mathematics toengineeringstudies.
- Display an understanding of chemistry as applied toengineeringproblems.
- Display a fundamental understanding of statics, dynamics, work and energy, and the resulting effects onengineeringstructures.
- Display an introductory knowledge of waves, optics, thermal energy, electricity and magnetism, and simple electrical circuits.
- Display an understanding of geology as it applies toCivilEngineeringapplications.
- Practice core critical thinking, reading, research and writing skills transferable to academic disciplines.
- An internship work term is optional for this program.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Civil Engineering Bridge to UVic, Advanced Diploma
$6,803 (domestic)
$16,916 (international)
Civil Engineering Bridge to UVic, Advanced Diploma, Co-op designation
$7,622 (domestic)
$18,607 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission requirements
This program is demanding and requires a high level of commitment. The admission process is designed to identify the students most likely to succeed at the University. The number of applicants meeting the minimum GPA standard for admission may be greater than the number of seats in the program. This may mean a higher GPA is used to determine admission eligibility. All of: Regardless of relevance to engineering studies, all post-secondary transcripts must be submitted And one of: Note: Admission Selection Process Stage One GPA is calculated using all courses taken toward completion of a student's Technology diploma, including all course repeats. Stage Two A joint meeting is held between the University of Victoria and AVԴto rank the applicants based on the GPA achieved to determine which applicants will be offered admission to the Bridge program. The final decision is made by the receiving university.
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
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Application period: Jan 15 – June 1, 2024
Document deadline: June 15, 2024
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If you have admissions questions contact us today!
If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your technology bridge classes contactengbridge@camosun.ca.
Engineering Bridge Coordinator
Faculty/staff profile
Peter Burrage
Program Leader - Engineering Bridge, Instructor - Civil Engineering
burrage@camosun.ca
250–370–4443
Technologies Centre
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For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
Contact information
Peter Burrage
Engineering Bridge department
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