UNBC Board Approves New Programs
March 28, 2011
The Board of Governors for the University of Northern British Columbia has approved two new degree programs:
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering (in principle; additional funding required)
- PhD in Health Sciences
“This new PhD is a terrific complement to our expanded health science programs at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels,” says UNBC President George Iwama. “It will continue to establish UNBC as a destination for students interested in health particularly related to people living in rural, northern, and Aboriginal communities.”
The Board’s initial approval of Engineering provides the University with the opportunity to fully develop new degrees in both Civil and Mechanical Engineering. These two majors are seen by the industry in northern BC to be of the greatest immediate need. The program would be tailored to provide expertise to the engineering environment in northern BC, potentially offering specialized coursework in wood structures, renewable energy, and energy systems. These new degrees would join an existing Environmental Engineering program at UNBC, which is offered in partnership with UBC.
“Clearly, an expansion in Engineering education is seen to be a vital ingredient for the continued economic development of northern BC,” says President Iwama. “The University is keen to continue working with industry, our educational partners, and Government to implement Engineering in and for the North.”