Applications
Curriculum
- Thermofluids Curriculum vs General Program
- How long will it take me?
- Can I do the Thermofluids Option in less time?
- How do I drop a specific course from my STT?
Opportunities
Q: When is the application due?
Applications must be submitted to the Undergraduate Affairs office by March 31st at 4:00pm. Please see Applications and Admissions for more information.
Q: What do I need to include in my application?
You must include an application form, cover letter, resume and unofficial copy of your transcript in your Thermofluids Option application. You may also include supplemental material in your application as well. Please see Applications and Admissions for more information and for a copy of the application form.
Q: To whom should the application cover letter be addressed?
Letters should be addressed to the Coordinator of the Option. Packages should be e-mailed, mailed, or dropped off, to the attention of the Undergraduate Program Assistant.
Option Admissions
Department of Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Affairs
1214 – 6250 Applied Science Lane (CEME Building)
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
undergrad(at)mech(dot)ubc(dot)ca
Q: What courses are different between the Thermofluids Option and the general program?
Thermofluids students still take most of the core courses that the general program students take, however the design courses will have a Thermofluids focus. Thermofluids students are also required to take a minimum of six our of nine technical elective credits from a list of Thermofluids focussed courses.
For more information on the Thermofluids curriculum, please see this page. Please note that Thermofluids Students are encouraged to apply to the Engineering Co-op Program and are required to take the Co-op schedule, regardless of whether they are in Co-op or not. It will take all Thermofluids students a minimum of an additional three years after Mech 2.
Q: How long will the Thermofluids Option take me?
The Thermofluids Option takes a minimum of three years after Mech 2. This is a total of five years including First Year Engineering and Mech 2. Thermofluids students must abide by the Thermofluids schedule, whether they are enrolled in the Co-op program or not.
Q: Can I do the Thermofluids Option in a total of four years instead of five?
Unfortunately, no. Due to the limited class size of the Thermofluids Option, we can only offer some courses for the Thermofluids Option once per year. Students must abide by the regular Co-op schedule in the Thermofluids Option in order to meet all prerequisites and complete the program. We strongly encourage students to apply for the Co-op program and take advantage of this schedule.
Q: How do I drop a specific course from my STT?
You must first be registered in the STT: you cannot be in a waitlist for this to work. Once you’ve been successfully registered in your STT, visit the UBC SSC and click on “Registration”. Click on “Add/ Drop Courses” and then select each course that you’d like to drop. Once you’ve made your selection, click “drop course”.
Q: Will I be restricted to only Thermofluids jobs when I graduate?
Once you’ve completed your degree, your job opportunities will still be broad. While specializing in Thermofluids will give you background in Thermofluids and may help you get a job related to your interests, it does not restrict you from getting many other non-thermofluids related jobs. Many mechanical engineers pursue jobs that are unrelated to their specialization; the Mechanical Engineering field is highly adaptive.
Q: What about in Co-op?
All mechanical engineering students in the Co-op Program have the opportunity to apply for the same jobs, although students apply for jobs they have sufficient background to perform – whether it’s a background in technical, academic or soft skills. Co-op is an opportunity to see what you are interested in; it’s there to open doors, not close them.
Q: What can I do with a specialization in Thermofluids?
The Thermofluids Option provides students with an interest in Thermofluids a background in Thermofluid related academics, projects and labs. Students who specialize in Thermofluids can move towards graduate studies or working in industry. There are a variety of opportunities out there. Search them out and pick one!
