Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
(Schulich School of Engineering)
Electrical engineering is the field that explores and develops new and innovative technologies through the research and manipulation of electrical phenomena. Examples of electrical engineering innovations include medical instruments and life support systems used in hospitals, personal communication devices, and video and audio systems; as well as solar panels used in space to provide power to a space station’s life support systems, communication and guidance electronics, and navigational computers. From the design of turbines in dams that power our cities, to the nanoscale electronic devices that drive high-speed computers, electrical engineering reaches every corner of our lives.
In first-year electrical engineering, students are introduced to basic concepts surrounding electrical machines, electronic devices, circuits and networks, radio communication, computers, and control systems. In the final year, students learn more about control and power systems, digital system design, and microelectronics; as well as working on advanced-level projects in specialized research-and-design courses under the guidance of a professor. The Schulich School of Engineering’s electrical engineering program remains on the cutting edge by offering courses in digital communications, computer technology, wireless systems, biomedical engineering, and fibre optics to meet emerging industry needs. Students also have access to an enhanced learning environment in the Information Communication Technology building, which provides additional educational space and the most up-to-date learning technologies.
You can also complete a Biomedical Engineering Specialization or an Energy and Environment Specialization alongside many regular BSc degrees in Engineering. A minor is also offered in Computer Engineering.
Admission Requirements
Enrolment in the Schulich School of Engineering is limited.
To be considered for admission to the Schulich School of Engineering, applicants are required to present five appropriate high school subjects and a competitive average.
Applicants who present a two-year Engineering diploma or applied technology degree will be considered on the basis of their cumulative GPA on the diploma or applied technology degree. An Admission GPA will not be calculated using credits transferable from individual courses within the diploma or applied technology degree.
Applicants who receive transfer credits for the first year engineering program are eligible to be considered for direct admission to a degree program (major). Each degree program has a separate quota. Transfer students who are considered for direct admission to a degree program will be admitted to the program based on their grade point average (GPA) on the most recent eight to ten university transferable technical or scientific courses. If a transferable course is repeated, only the first passing grade (C- or better) will be counted in this GPA. The GPA required for admission may be different for each degree program.
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Why Study Electrical Engineering?
Turning it on
Have you ever wondered how a cellular phone works? Are you curious about how a computer can add or multiply numbers so fast? A student can learn to answer these questions and many more by studying electrical engineering. The program teaches fundamental principles regarding electricity and electric circuits in the first year, and covers more complex and advanced topics in the fourth year. The electrical engineering degree is a terrific way of uncovering life’s technological mysteries.
Out in front
Are you interested in being a leader in the Information Age? Electrical engineering offers you the opportunity to set the pace in technological innovation through product research, development and design. Electrical engineers are at the forefront of digital and wireless communications, satellite technology, nanotechnology, and much more. If you think there is a device or system that needs to be developed, stop thinking about it and make it happen with your electrical engineering degree.
From the Earth to the moon
Want to work in an innovative and dynamic field? A degree in electrical engineering means exciting career possibilities in areas as diverse as automotive and aerospace technology, biomedical engineering, power and control systems, communications, digital systems, as well as computers, and microprocessors. Furthermore, electrical engineering graduates can find employment locally or around the world, as technological innovation knows no boundaries.
Get experience
Calgary is known as the “engineering capital of Canada” and the Schulich internship is the largest of its kind in the country. 80% of students take advantage of a 12 – 16 month internship after the third year to make contacts, get experience, and offset the costs of education. International placements expand horizons even further.
What Can I Do with My Degree?
Graduates possess an excellent blend of theoretical and technical knowledge that prepares them for work in a dynamic and challenging field. They also have a strong sense of their role and impact on society and the environment, and are able to communicate with clarity and precision. Electrical engineering graduates have strong research and design skills, and can function effectively in both individual and group settings. Graduates can find employment in various technological industries including aerospace, computers, communications, biomedical, and electrical power. Opportunities in other sectors include:
Government: National Energy Board, Environment Canada
Education/communications: Technical writing, institutional research
Business: Industry consultant, entrepreneur
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