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Looking for a career with growth potential? Engineering is a great choice

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Want career growth potential? Engineering’s got it Let’s face it: an undergraduate education is a significant investment of time and money. You’ll be paying tuition and spending at least four years of your life in university.

Learning to be a professional

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Engineering is a well-paying, impactful profession. At UBC, students gain technical, ethical, and communication skills through integrated learning and co-op, preparing them to become responsible, licensed engineers committed to sustainability.

Top engineering jobs in Canada

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There are so many opportunities for a career in engineering in Canada. Employers across almost every industry, in both the public and private sectors, need engineers who can apply their knowledge to solve practical problems, innovate and make our…

Engineering is one of the most rewarding careers

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Engineering is one of the best choices of study if you’re interested in a well-paying career where you can start working right after you graduate and where your skills are in high demand across a wide range of industries.  

The first-year advantage of UBC Engineering

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When you apply to study engineering at some universities, you have to choose your program – be that mechanical, electrical, biomedical, chemical or other type of engineering – before you’ve even taken a single engineering course. It can also be hard…

Engineering might not be what you think it is!

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There are definitely some misconceptions out there when it comes to what engineering is all about. Let’s take a look at some of the common myths about engineering and engineers.

From accelerating particles to advancing public health

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Andrew Cote, a graduate of the UBC Engineering Physics program, reflects on his role in CZ Biohub’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Behind the career: Biomedical Engineering

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While she may now have landed positions that aligns with her love for innovative biotechnology and medical devices, Julie also knows firsthand that finding your passion is not something that just happens…

Behind the career: Chemical and Biological Engineering

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“It is easy to get tied up in the 'I just need to learn this for an exam' mindset, but trust that you need to learn them for a reason. The courses in the program are accredited for a reason, and…

Behind the career: Chemical Engineering

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Throughout all these experiences, Megan debunked her first-year self’s misconception: It is not knowledge of chemistry that makes a good a chemical engineer,…

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