Mechanical Engineering Bridge program

Mechanical Engineering students work with hydraulics in the lab

Credential

Other These programs focus on practical, employment-oriented or instructor-focused training. They support skill development for teaching, leadership or workplace advancement.

Delivery mode

On-campus All classes take place in-person at one of our campuses.

Time commitment

Full-Time You take a regular course load and move through the program at the standard pace. Expect to study most weekdays. Part-Time You take fewer courses at once and progress more slowly. This option offers more flexibility for work or personal commitments.

Duration

TBD

Program codes

Code: MEEB

Cost

$4,166 total program cost Domestic students: $4,166 for the entire 1-year program

Location

Kelowna Full program offered in Kelowna

Available for

Domestic students

Program features

TBD

Program overview

About the program

Prepare for undergraduate studies in engineering. Learn fundamental engineering principles and practices while gaining a working knowledge in the areas of material use, structures, fluids, power, machine design, manufacturing, thermodynamics, quality and instrumentation and control.

Program description

Upon completion of this program, students from the Okanagan College Mechanical Engineering Bridge program will be able to bridge into third year of the Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Degree program at UBC's-Okanagan Campus.

Admission and program requirements

Completion of Okanagan College's Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma program with a minimum cumulative grade average of 80% in all required second year courses.
- Students with cumulative grade average between 75% and 80% may also apply but must submit a personal statement indicating that they would be a good candidate for entry into the OC bridge program. These applicants are advised to include all relevant work experience gained since graduation. Current students are advised to include any coop term experience and a goal statement.
Math 122 (Calculus II) with a minimum 60% grade or equivalent.
Chemistry 12 or ABE CHEM 012 with a minimum 60% grade, or Chemistry 11 or ABE CHEM 011 with a minimum 75% or equivalent.

Schedule and campus options

Start date:

Sep. 2026

Location:

Kelowna

Delivery mode:

On-campus

Application status:

Open

Start date	Location Location	Delivery mode Delivery mode	Application status
Sep. 2026	Kelowna	On-campus	Open

Tuition and fees

Domestic students

$4,166

total program cost

Domestic students: $4,166 for the entire 1-year program
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.
Detailed domestic tuition and fees information

Program details

Complete All of the following:

MATH 212 - Calculus III

CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I

MATH 221 - Linear Algebra I

MATH 257 - Mathematics for Electronic Engineering Technology III

COSC 111 - Computer Programming I

MATH 222 - Calculus IV

MATH 258 - Numerical Methods

ENGL 100 - University Writing

Complete at least 1 of the following types:

Humanities Elective, may include, HIST 218, HIST 219, PHIL 251, PHIL 211 or as approved by Chair

Students must achieve a minimum of 60% in each bridge program course and a minimum combined average of 70% in all courses other than English 100 to be accepted into UBC's Okanagan Campus engineering degree program.