Last updated on 2025-12-05
Program Overview
Learn how to achieve cost-effective, high-quality, and environmentally responsible production in UBC's Manufacturing Engineering program. This program is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to design, operate, and optimize advanced manufacturing environments. As the first Manufacturing Engineering program of its kind in British Columbia, it offers a unique opportunity to specialize in technical manufacturing while gaining hands-on experience through dedicated manufacturing labs.
Program Structure
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) in Manufacturing Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate program offered at UBC's Vancouver Campus. The program includes:
- Co-op option, allowing students to combine their studies with full-time, paid work at top local and international organizations.
- Hands-on experience through dedicated manufacturing labs.
- Courses in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, and computer engineering.
- Experiential learning opportunities, including research funding and technical electives.
Students will also have the chance to broaden their academic and cultural experience by participating in the Coordinated International Experience program, which is unique to the Faculty of Applied Science.
Featured Experiences
- Engineering Co-op for up to 20 months of paid engineering work experience, providing a competitive advantage when seeking employment after graduation.
- Dedicated manufacturing labs that offer hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary engineering degree.
- Opportunities to pursue research interests as an undergraduate student by applying for funding from organizations like NSERC and CIHR.
- Technical electives that allow students to explore the research interests of their professors.
- Participation in the Coordinated International Experience program to enhance global learning.
Career Options
Graduates of the Manufacturing Engineering program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:
- Manufacturing Engineer: Design and coordinate manufacturing systems, focusing on efficiency and quality.
- Process Engineer: Optimize production processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste in manufacturing.
- Quality Assurance Engineer: Ensure that products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Project Manager: Oversee manufacturing projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Research and Development Engineer: Innovate and develop new manufacturing technologies and processes.
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