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Foundation in Engineering (Certificate) - North Island (NIC)
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Foundation in Engineering (Certificate) - North Island (NIC)

North Island College
CourtenayCanada
On campus
Full-time
€11,324.87total
Duration
1 Year
Language
English
Apply date
Apr 2025
Start date
Sep 2025

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Program Description

Qualify for dual or guaranteed admission to UVic's engineering degree programs or secure general transfer to UBC, SFU and beyond. Learn strong problem-solving skills to work in design, analysis, project management and gain a solid foundation in computer programming, math, physics and engineering mechanics.

There are additional costs for books, Lab etc.

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Work Opportunities after Graduation

Eligibility to Canada’s Post Graduation Work Permit allows students to have an open work permit and work in Canada for 1 - 3 years after graduation. You can continue your studies by transferring to universities directly after NIC.

Under the British Columbia Council of Admission and Transfer (BCCAT), NIC students have pathways to universities across British Columbia.

Universities with a Guaranteed Admission Agreement or a Dual Admission Agreement:

  • University of Victoria
  • Emily Carr University of Arts and Design
  • University of Northern British Columbia
  • Vancouver Island University
  • Other universities in British Columbia that accept NIC students
  • University of British Columbia
  • Simon Fraser University
  • Thompson Rivers University
  • Capilano University

Students may also transfer to universities in other provinces with prior planning.

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Accommodation

NIC is currently building an on-campus residence which will be available in 2025. NIC campuses are among the residential areas of the community, making off-campus accommodation accessible to students.

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Curriculum

Courses

Computer Programming with C++

Computer Programming II or CHE - 152 Engineering Chemistry 1,2,3

Introduction to Engineering I 5

Introduction to Engineering II 5

Matrix Algebra

Calculus I

Calculus II

Principles of Physics I

Principles of Physics II

Engineering Mechanics 1: Statics and Dynamics 2,3,4

Essay Writing and Critical Analysis or Essay Writing & Indigenous Perspectives

Effective Organizational Writing or Effective Organizational Communications or University Transfer Elective 2, 3, 4

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