Programs
Everything You Need to Know about Our Programs
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) offers programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering leading to a Bachelor of Applied Science in either of these fields. Both programs commence in Second Year after students have met the requirements of First Year Engineering.
The undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering are challenging and attract some of the university's best students. Each year, many of these students win scholarship awards. Our student design teams regularly win prizes in regional, national and international design competitions.
Approximately 875 undergraduate students are enrolled in our undergraduate programs. These programs consist of three eight-month academic sessions either following First Year Engineering or following a transfer program from First Year Science. Ordinarily, we admit 230 students into Second Year.
The Second Year of our undergraduate programs is common to both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. In both streams students have opportunity to specialize by entering an Option or can complete additional programs such as the Engineering Co-op Program.
Students in the Electrical Engineering Program can finish their degree through general studies or select one of three Options: Nanotechnology and Microsystems, Biomedical Engineering or Electrical Energy Systems. Students in the Computer Engineering Program can choose between completing the general degree or applying for the Software Engineering Option.
Note that those enrolled in the Commerce Minor may use only one of the COMM courses as a technical elective.
Electrical Engineering Options (optional)
| Option | When to Apply | Application Deadline |
| Nanotechnology and Microsystems Option | 2nd Year Engineering | June 15th - Apply Online |
| Biomedical Engineering Option | 1st Year Engineering | March 31st - Apply Online |
| Electrical Energy Systems Option | 2nd Year Engineering | June 15th - Apply Online |
Computer Engineering Option (optional)
| Option | When to Apply | Application Deadline |
| Software Engineering Option | 2nd Year Engineering | June 15th - Apply Online |
Further information about each of the Options and application forms are available on the designated pages.
Students entering Second Year of Applied Science must also submit the Faculty of Applied Science Second Year Placement Form. This form is required from all students whether applying for an Option or not. For further information, please contact ECE Student Services in KAIS 2010.
Detailed program and course information can be obtained from the UBC Calendar. Important sections include information about the B.A.Sc. degree and Electrical and Computer Engineering course descriptions. Further information can be obtained from ECE Student Services in Kaiser 2010.
