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By Dione Wearmouth

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UNBC becomes first Northern BC school to offer new engineering program

Nov 16, 2021 | 11:58 AM

PRINCE GEORGE- UNBC students now have the opportunity to receive a master of applied science in engineering degree. The post secondary is going to be offering a research-based degree program that focuses on managing engineering challenges and needs specific to cold environments. According to Anne Kang, BC’s Minister of Advanced Education, UNBC is the only school in the North to offer such a program.

“This long-awaited engineering program opens doors to new career paths and good-paying jobs for students. At the same time, it answers the needs of local employers and will spur economic development in northern BC,” she explained.

With this expansion, UNBC will be able to offer 30 more seats in it’s engineering program, with an additional 15 graduates yearly. This 30-credit degree program will build on the school’s existing engineering programs. According to Dr.Geoff Payne, Interim President of UNBC, these additional seats will mean Prince George’s tech businesses will have a greater supply of engineering graduates in the area.

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“This new master of applied science program is the next step in advancing engineering education in northern BC. Working under the supervision of UNBC’s exceptional school of engineering faculty, students in this program will acquire expertise in their chosen area of specialization and create knowledge that will contribute to the discovery of solutions that will have impacts locally and globally,” explained Payne.

According to the province, approximately 16,000 engineering job openings will be available in BC over the next ten years.