##  [About](/about) 

UBC Engineering's world-class faculty and researchers are committed to an instructional approach that is varied, experiential and engaging. This multi-faceted approach makes UBC engineers stand apart, on a firm foundation from which to build an exciting and rewarding career.

## Core Purpose

Our core purpose is to create and apply knowledge to effect enduring, positive change for society.

## Strategic Planning

The Faculty of Applied Science is involved with a number of projects and planning activities intended to continuously improve the learning, research and professional practice experiences of those involved with the Faculty.

Read the [Applied Science Strategic Plan](http://strategicplan.apsc.ubc.ca).

## Leadership

Applied Science is currently led by Dean James Olson, who is assisted by a group of Associate Deans. Read more about the [leadership team](/about/leadership "Leadership").

Each school, engineering department, engineering program and research centre within Applied Science has a Director or Head who provides leadership for the Faculty unit.

## Academic Overview

### Undergraduate Academics

- [14 Undergraduate Programs](/programs/undergraduate "Undergraduate Programs")
- [32 Student Design Teams](/engineering-design-teams-list "Engineering Design Teams List")
- [Co-op Program](http://www.coop.apsc.ubc.ca/)
- [Coordinated International Experience](https://cie.apsc.ubc.ca/)
- [Go Global](https://global.ubc.ca/go-global)

### Graduate Academics

- Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL)
- Master of Engineering (MEng)
- Master of Applied Science (MASc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

[View Graduate Programs](/programs/graduate-programs "Graduate Programs")