1 year at RDP - 3 years at U of A
The first year of studies at RDP will provide you with an understanding of mathematics and physical sciences such as Physics and Chemistry. You will apply this understanding to solving engineering problems in such courses as Engineering Statics, Dynamics and Design.
You will take one course in computer programming so as to use computers in solving engineering problems. You will also use computer-aided graphics.
You must also learn to communicate effectively in the English language.
Please contact the artscienceinfo [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca (School of Arts & Sciences )if interested in transferring to an institution other than the University of Alberta.
The program is based on the first year of Engineering at the University of Alberta, and is designed to transfer in full to the U of A. However, the program has transferability to many other Canadian institutions. Please contact the artscienceinfo [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca (School of Arts & Sciences )if interested in transferring to an institution other than the University of Alberta.
The courses in this program can be transferred in full to University of Alberta; some classes taken in the first year are also transferable to University of Calgary, and other institutions outside of Alberta (if you decide to transfer out-of-province, you'll need to be in contact with the institution you plan to attend). You must decide on the transfer university when you enter the program. It is imperative that students who will apply to University of Alberta take the full first year in one academic year.
Minimum average of 65%:
With no mark below 60% in:
And no mark below 50% in:
Note: Students with a grade of 60-79% in Math 30-1 and/or Math 31 must complete the mandatory Math preparation course offered, normally during the last week of August, by RDP prior to commencement of the program.
Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.
Note: Due to the high level of demand, the University of Alberta (UoA) gives priority to applicants who have no previous post-secondary university transfer credit prior to completing first-year engineering courses. If, for example, you have completed all or a portion of one year in another university transfer program (typically science) you will be assessed a GPA penalty for not having a full load of engineering courses making program transfer to the UoA difficult. Please contact Advising for further information or contact the UoA directly.
Career and Life Skills:
(Please note these credits are U of A credits.)