Engineering (Pre-professional transfer program)
Credentials available
- Degree is granted by the transfer institution
Campus
- Lethbridge
Intake
Program description
Complete the qualifying year of your University of Alberta engineering degree at ULethbridge.
This transfer program allows you to complete the first year of your engineering degree here at the University of Lethbridge. After the successful completion of your courses, you will transfer to the University of Alberta (uAlberta) to complete your degree.
We have developed a number of courses specific to uAlberta that will give you the best start to your engineering degree. You must take the appropriate course package for your transfer institution. You can learn about the courses on the program planning guides highlighted below.
While this pre-professional program will transfer seamlessly to uAlberta, it is not exclusive to this institution. The courses you take may be used to transfer to other engineering programs. You should seek advice from your intended university.
Students pursuing a future in engineering have a number of opportunities available to them while at ULethbridge including co-operative education, international exchanges, independent and applied studies as well as volunteer opportunities.
ULethbridge is the only university in Alberta to offer co-operative education to all majors in the arts & sciences, at both the undergrad and grad level. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, visit the Co-operative Education webpage.
University of Alberta | Entrance to the second year of your engineering program at the University of Alberta is contingent upon a minimum first year GPA of 2.5. Acceptance to specific engineering streams at the University of Alberta is competitive and may require a GPA higher than 2.5. Students presenting a GPA lower than 2.50 may be offered admission based on available seats. Students are expected to complete the required 12 courses within one academic calendar year. Please note that ENGG 1100 (1.5 credits) is not a full course, and has been designed to help students with study skills and offer other advice that will aid in their other courses. In addition to the above, applicants are expected to have completed the following senior high school courses: Chemistry 30, English Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 30-1 or Pure Mathematics 30, Mathematics 31 and Physics 30. Admission to this program is competitive, and typically an admission average of 75% or higher on these courses and a minimum grade of 70% on each of these courses is required.
To view the program planning guide, select the year you are planning to start followed by Preparatory Programs, then Engineering Transfer Program (uAlberta).
For more information please contact the coordinator Locke Spencer, locke.spencer@uLeth.ca, 403-332-4612.
Possible careers
- Engineer
- Civil engineer
- Consultant
- Contractor
- Design engineer
- Materials engineer
- Systems engineer
- Power company manager
- Technical writer
Admission requirements for Engineering (Pre-professional transfer program)
Canadian high school students in Alberta must have completed the following grade 12 courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry 30
- English 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1
- Mathematics 31
- Physics 30
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Canadian high school students in British Columbia must have completed the following grade 12 courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry 12
- English 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Calculus 12
- Physics 12
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Canadian high school students in Manitoba must have completed the following grade 12 courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry 40S
- ELA: Comprehensive Focus 40S or Literary Focus 40S or Transactional Focus 40S
- Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
- Advanced Mathematics 45S and Calculus 45S
- Physics 40S
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Canadian high school students in New Brunswick must have completed the following grade 12 courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry 121 or 122
- English 121 or 122
- Pre-Calculus 120A and 120B
- Calculus 120
- Physics 121 or 122
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Canadian high school students in Newfoundland and Labrador must have completed the following grade 12 courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry 3202
- English 3201
- Mathematics 3200
- Calculus 3208
- Physics 3204
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Canadian high school students in Northwest Territories must have completed the following grade 12 courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry 30
- English 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1
- Mathematics 31
- Physics 30
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Canadian high school students in Nova Scotia must have completed the following grade 12 courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry 12
- English 12 (Advanced), English 12 (Academic), or English 12 African Heritage
- Pre-Calculus Mathematics 12
- Calculus 12
- Physics 12
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Canadian high school students in Nunavut must have completed the following grade 12 courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry 30
- English 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1
- Mathematics 31
- Physics 30
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Canadian high school students in Ontario must have completed the following grade 12 courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry SCH4U
- English ENG4U, Anglais EAE4U, or Studies in Literature ETS4U
- Advanced Functions MHF4U
- Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
- Physics SPH4U
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Canadian high school students in Prince Edward Island must have completed the following grade 12 courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry 611A or 621A
- English 611A or 621A
- Mathematics 621B
- Calculus 611B
- Physics 621A
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Canadian high school students in Quebec must have completed the following CEGEP courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry 202
- English Literature 603
- Linear Algebra 201-NYC or Calculus I 201-NYA or Calculus II 201-NYB
- Calculus I 201-NYA or Calculus II 201-NYB
- Physics 203
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Canadian high school students in Saskatchewan must have completed the following grade 12 courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry 30
- English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30 or English Language Arts 30
- Pre-Calculus 30
- Calculus 30
- Physics 30
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Canadian high school students in the Yukon must have completed the following grade 12 courses and maintained a minimum 70% in each for admission to this program. You can also use these courses to meet our general admission requirements:
- Chemistry 12
- English 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Calculus 12
- Physics 12
In addition, applicants must have maintained a minimum high school average of 75% over the courses listed above.
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
Not a Canadian high school student? Find your admission requirements here
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Sample classes
Course selections for the program will vary, but may include:
- General Chemistry I&II
- Fundamentals of Programming I
- The Engineering Profession I
- Engineering Statics
- Engineering Mechanics
- Accelerated Calculus I&II
- Writing for Engineering Students
Quick links
Additional information
June 30 - Engineering Deadline
The APEGA Education Foundation has seven bursaries available to any Albertans enrolled in an undergraduate engineering program. For more details and to apply, visit their website. Deadline is July 31.
There are many other Scholarships & Awards available as well, learn more.