Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Co-operative
Edmonton, Canada
BSc
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Co-operative at The University of Alberta prepares you to plan, build and maintain infrastructure while tackling environmental and sustainability challenges. The Faculty of Engineering offers labs, research and industry links in western Canada's energy hub. The Co-op includes five work terms of four months and the programme takes five years. You enter via qualifying first year.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter roles in design, construction and environmental practice. Typical careers include civil engineer, structural engineer, environmental engineer, construction manager, project manager, consultant, architect; co-op placements boost practical experience and industry connections and employability.
Why study Civil Engineering? (Co-operative)
Civil Engineers play a key role in our cities and our society, planning, building, and maintaining infrastructure while addressing environmental concerns and the challenges of providing a sustainable future.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta is among the best in Canada, with a long-standing tradition of excellence and many distinguished alumni. With our proximity to Alberta’s booming construction economy and connections to industry, we are able to offer you unmatched research and career opportunities.
Co-op option
This degree can be taken as a Co-op (co-operative education) program. Through the Co-op program, you will have the opportunity to complete paid, supervised work terms throughout your degree. Co-op programs are great way to challenge yourself, gain relevant work experience, and make connections to industry before you graduate!
Most co-op programs include five work terms lasting four months each, in addition to the usual eight terms (four years) of full-time study. Therefore, co-op programs require five years to complete.
Specialization option
As part of this program, you can choose to take an Environmental Engineering Option.
Why study Engineering at the University of Alberta?
The Faculty of Engineering is widely recognized as one of the top Engineering schools in Canada, with globally renowned professors, state-of-the-art labs and teaching spaces, and highly specialized facilities and areas of research.
Throughout your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, participate in research, and contribute to team projects both inside and out of the classroom.
We are centrally located within the heart of western Canada's energy and resources industries, with strong connections to industry and unmatched work placement opportunities.
Please note: If you are applying directly from high school, you must apply to the qualifying first year of Engineering. After you complete your first year you will have the opportunity to choose a specific degree program.
Possible Careers
- Architect
- Civil Engineer
