Program Length
- 28 Months
Credential
- Diploma
Location Offered
- Nanaimo
Do you like solving complex problems and finding innovative solutions for real-world challenges? VIU’s Integrated Engineering Technologist Diploma may be for you. The two-and-a-half-year engineering diploma prepares you for a rewarding career as an engineering technologist. BC’s tech sector is one of the fastest growing areas of the provincial economy and skilled engineering technologists are in demand.
Through hands-on learning opportunities, you’ll gain practical knowledge in computer aided design software; civil, mechanical, electrical and structural principles of design; and project management. Our small class sizes mean you’ll get lots of support and individual attention from faculty to help you succeed. You’ll also gain real-world experience through the diploma’s co-operative education program and optional field school.
The Integrated Engineering Technologist Program
Vancouver Island University has cancelled the Integrated Engineering Technologist Diploma program effective March 28, 2024. No new intakes will be accepted. Applicants and students who have interest in the Engineering Transfer Diploma program should visit https://www.viu.ca/programs/science-and-technology/engineering-transfer-diploma. For all other inquiries on program alternatives, please contact the Office of Future Students at connect@viu.ca.
The Integrated Engineering Diploma emphasizes practical knowledge in civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering; 2D and 3D computer aided design and manufacturing; sustainable design within engineering; and project economics and management. Graduates of this program find employment with a wide range of employers including engineering consulting firms, fabrication facilities, heavy industry, and municipal engineering departments.
| Year 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
| CSCI 160 - (Computer Science I for Engineering) | 4 |
| ENGL 115 - (University Writing and Research) | 3 |
| ENGR 107 - (Preparation for Co-op Education Employment) | 1 |
| ENGR 112 - (Engineering Design I) | 3 |
| MATH 121 - (Calculus I) | 3 |
| PHYS 121 - (Physics for the Physical Sciences I) | 4 |
| ENGL 204 - (Business and Technical Writing) | 3 |
| MATH 122 - (Calculus II) | 3 |
| ENGR 121 - (Engineering Design II) | 3 |
| MATH 141 - (Matrix Algebra for Engineers) | 3 |
| PHYS 122 - (Physics for the Physical Sciences II) | 4 |
| Total Year 1 Credits | 34 |
| Year 2 | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGR 108* - (Co-operative Work Placement I) | 9 |
| ENGR 131** - (Introduction to Surveying and Geographic Information Systems) | 1 |
| ENGR 132** - (Codes, Contracts, and Regulations for Technologists) | 1 |
| ENGR 210 - (Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) I) | 4 |
| ENGR 211 - (Applied Statistics and Modeling Tools for Technologists) | 4 |
| ENGR 212 - (Engineering Design III) | 3 |
| ENGR 213 - (Applied Hydraulics I) | 4 |
| ENGR 214 - (Statics and Dynamics I) | 4 |
| ENGR 220 - (Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) II) | 4 |
| ENGR 224 - (Structural Design I) | 4 |
| ENGR 227 - (Civil Design I) | 4 |
| ENGR 228 - (Sustainable Principles, Tools, and Processes I) | 2 |
| ENGR 229 - (Applied Electronics I) | 4 |
| Total Year 2 Credits | 48 |
*ENGR 108, Co-Operative Work Placement I, is required for graduation. Students are able to take additional co-op terms if they have completed ENGR 108.
**ENGR 131 and 132 are week-long, intensive courses (30 hrs) taken prior to the start of Year 2.
| Year 3 | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGR 231* - (Welding and Non-Destructive Testing) | 1 |
| ENGR 232* - (Project Management for Technologists) | 1 |
| ENGR 244 - (Computer Aided Manufacturing and Design) | 3 |
| ENGR 246 - (Entrepreneurship and Finance for Technologists) | 2 |
| ENGR 247 - (Civil Design II) | 4 |
| ENGR 248 - (Sustainable Principles, Tools, and Processes II) | 2 |
| ENGR 249 - (Process Control Systems I) | 4 |
| ENGR 299 - (Capstone Design Project) | 4 |
| Total Year 3 Credits | 21 |
| Total Program Credits | 103 |
*ENGR 231 and 232 are week-long, intensive courses (30 hrs) taken prior to the start of Year 3.
- English 12 with a minimum grade of "C+"
- Physics 12 with a minimum grade of "C+"
- Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of "C+"
- Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of "B"
Notes on Admission
- Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted into the program.
- Admission based on GPA rankings
- Outstanding candidates missing either Chemistry 12 or Physics 12 are encouraged to apply and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Recommended: Calculus 12 (if available); Programming 12 (if available)
- Students wishing to transfer will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Additional Requirements for Transfer Students
Ordinarily, transfer (both internal and external) students will be considered for admission into the second-year of the Integrated Engineering Technologist Diploma program on a case-by-case basis. All students wishing to transfer, must have completed the equivalent of the first-year curriculum with a minimum grade of a “C” in all courses. Students completing the Common First-Year Engineering Curriculum offered at most post-secondary institutions in British Columbia with a minimum grade of a “C” in all its courses are eligible for 2nd year admission into the Integrated Engineering Technologist Diploma program.
Note that all transfer students into Year 2 must be able to start their studies with ENGR 131 and ENGR 132. ENGR 131 and ENGR 132 are both offered in August of each year.
Notes on Progression – Integrated Engineering Technologist Diploma
All students entering Year 2 must have completed the equivalent of Year 1 with a minimum grade of a “C” in all courses, and be able to start their studies with ENGR 131 and ENGR 132. ENGR 131 and ENGR 132 are both offered in August of each year.
Students who fail to achieve this standard will not be able to continue into Year 2 of the Integrated Engineering Technologist Diploma until this standard is achieved.
Domestic Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
| Fees for Year 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (34 credits x $166.40 per credit) | 5,657.60 |
| Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) | 226.30 |
| Student Services fee (34 credits x $7.35 per credit) | 249.90 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $27.60 per month) | 220.80 |
| Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) | 265.00 |
| Approximate cost for books | 1,000.00 |
| Approximate cost for supplies | 500.00 |
| Total | 8,119.60 |
| Fees for Year 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (48 credits x $166.40 per credit) | 7,987.20 |
| Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) | 319.49 |
| Student Services fee (48 credits x $7.35 per credit) | 352.80 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $27.60 per month) | 220.80 |
| Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) | 265.00 |
| Approximate cost for books | 1,000.00 |
| Approximate cost for supplies | 500.00 |
| Total | 10,645.29 |
| Fees for Year 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (21 credits x $166.40 per credit) | 3,494.40 |
| Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) | 139.78 |
| Student Services fee (21 credits x $7.35 per credit) | 154.35 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (4 months x $27.60 per month) | 110.40 |
| Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) | 265.00 |
| Approximate cost for books | 1,000.00 |
| Approximate cost for supplies | 500.00 |
| Total | 5,663.93 |
The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
Science and Technology courses with a compulsory lab have a lab fee of $23.90 per course.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
International Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
| Fees for Year 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (2 semesters x $11996.55 per semester + 4 credits x $799.77) | 27,192.18 |
| Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester + 4 credits x $33.10) | 1,059.20 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $27.60 per month) | 220.80 |
| Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) | 265.00 |
| Approximate cost for books | 1,000.00 |
| Approximate cost for supplies | 500.00 |
| Total | 30,237.18 |
| Fees for Year 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (2 semesters x $11996.55 per semester + 18 credits x $799.77 per credit) | 38,388.96 |
| Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester + 18 credits x $33.10 per credit) | 1,522.60 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $27.60 per month) | 220.80 |
| Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) | 265.00 |
| Approximate cost for books | 1,000.00 |
| Approximate cost for supplies | 500.00 |
| Total | 41,897.36 |
| Fees for Year 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (1 semesters x $11996.55 per semester) | 11,996.55 |
| Ancillary Fee (1 semesters x $463.40 per semester) | 463.40 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (4 months x $27.60 per month) | 110.40 |
| Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) | 265.00 |
| Approximate cost for books | 1,000.00 |
| Approximate cost for supplies | 500.00 |
| Total | 14,335.35 |
The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
Science and Technology courses with a compulsory lab have a lab fee of $23.90 per course.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
Domestic (Canadian)
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Anticipated intake for someone applying today:
Next Intake(s):
The Integrated Engineering Technologist Diploma has one program start date each Fall.
Application Fee:
$45.16
Accepting Late Applications:
No
Waitlist:
No
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Jenna Milne Phone: 250.753.3245 ext. 2234 Email: Jenna.Milne@viu.ca
Chair Contact:
Name: Brian Dick Phone: 250.753.3245 ext. 2435 Email: Brian.Dick@viu.ca
Document Deadline:
In order for an application to be considered, an interim or final grade for all 4 prerequisites must be submitted. |
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International
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Anticipated intake for someone applying today:
Next Intake(s):
The Integrated Engineering Technologist Diploma has one program start date each Fall.
Application Fee:
$150.00
Waitlist:
No
Testing Required:
No
Coordinator Contact:
Name: Brian Dick Email: Brian.Dick@viu.ca
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Elham Akhoundi Email: Study@viu.ca
Document Deadline:
May 1, 2024 In order for an application to be considered, an interim or final grade must be submitted. Please note that seats in this program are limited and offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please make sure to submit all necessary documents when you submit your application online.
Comments:
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to World VIU at WorldVIU@viu.ca |
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