Begin your engineering education in a supportive environment at NorQuest College. Our program prepares students for success and offers transferability into second-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering at the University of Alberta for those who achieve a GPA of 2.5 or above.
Program made possible in partnership with our Catalyst sponsor APEGA.
The Engineering University Transfer Certificate program provides students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree with the opportunity to complete the foundational/qualifying year (the equivalent of 40.6 credits) at NorQuest College.
Students who successfully complete the certificate with a minimum 2.5 GPA qualify for admission into the second year of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program at the University of Alberta. Admission into specific disciplines in the Faculty of Engineering programs at the second-year level is determined on a competitive basis by the University of Alberta.
NorQuest College offers prospective Engineering students an engaging environment with non-competitive entry, smaller class sizes, personalized study plans, and accessible learning pathways designed to support students throughout the program from application through to completion.
You will learn all the engineering fundamentals required of a first-year engineering student which will prepare you with the prerequisites for your second year. Through your course work you will:
Students who transfer into the second year of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program at the University of Alberta can ultimately pursue careers in a wide variety of engineering fields, including: biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, materials, mechanical, mining, petroleum, and software engineering, as well as nanoscale system design, nanoengineering, and engineering physics.
Successful completion of the Engineering certificate program also enables students to transfer with partial credit to other engineering-adjacent programs at post-secondary institutions across Alberta, and to pursue entry-level positions in technical fields.
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