Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)

Investigate the evolving world of manufacturing including additive manufacturing, advanced materials, adaptive robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, digitalization, factory planning, production management, modern manufacturing practices and Industry 4.0.

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Degree

Bachelor

Length

4 years

Faculty/School

School of Engineering

Why study Manufacturing Engineering at UBC Okanagan?

Work in state-of-the-art facilities, tap into undergraduate research opportunities and study alongside renowned UBC Okanagan professors who program robots, design autonomous systems, factory planning, advance manufacturing processes, and much more.

Manufacturing engineering combines hands-on activities with traditional academic teaching to give you the practical and analytical skills needed to become a successful engineer.

As you progress your studies, you can delve deeper into areas you’re passionate about: production management, modern manufacturing practices, emerging practices in digital modeling, virtual machining, additive manufacturing and advanced composites.

Degree Options

Manufacturing Engineering looks at the entire manufacturing process, from the design concept, engineering analysis, and manufacturing of individual mechanical parts through to product delivery.

Students enrolled in manufacturing engineering have the option to pursue a selection of minors and concentrations.

Minors

Concentrations

Sample Courses

These are examples of courses you can enrol in during your studies. To plan your academic journey, please visit the academic calendar.

APSC 169 - Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering Design
APSC 182 - Matter and Energy I
APSC 178 - Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves

MANF 230 - Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory
MANF 270 - Production Systems Management I

MANF 330 - Manufacturing Engineering Project I
MANF 368 - Engineering Measurements and Instrumentation
MANF 370 - Production Systems Management II
MANF 386 - Industrial Automation

MANF 430 - Manufacturing Capstone Design Project
MANF 455 - Factory Planning
MANF 460 - Supply Chain Tactics and Strategies
MANF 465 - Digital Enterprise
MANF 470 - Production Systems Management III

Plan your academic journey by exploring undergraduate academic advising resources for the School of Engineering.

Explore customized Program Plans designed to support your journey to graduation and beyond.

Careers and Outcomes

UBC degrees are respected by employers around the globe. Program graduates will have the skills to pursue a career in a variety of fields like,

  • Manufacturing process engineer
  • Control and instrumentation specialist
  • Quality control specialist
  • Product design engineer
  • Industrial engineer
  • Electronics and development advisor
  • Hardware engineer
  • Systems analysis engineer
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Maintenance manager
  • New product specialist
  • Operations engineer
  • Thermal systems engineer

Admission, Fees, Applying

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Experiential Learning

Expand your horizons while studying abroad, conducting meaningful research, or working in the community with your UBC colleagues.

Learn more about Co-op, Go Global, Undergraduate Research Awards and other opportunities at Experiential Education.

In the manufacturing discipline, the School of Engineering undertakes research in areas such as Industry 4.0, autonomous systems and advanced materials.

Apply your knowledge to a real-world engineering challenge as part of a capstone project where you can gain invaluable experience, industry connections and something to talk about at that first big job interview.

Global and Close-Knit

At UBC Okanagan, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally ranked, top 5% university while studying in a close-knit learning community. 50% of graduates, from all across the globe, choose to stay in the region.

Discover the Okanagan

A diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful farms, vineyards, orchards and snow-capped mountains, the Okanagan is an inspirational landscape perfect for those seeking leisure or outdoor adventure.

UBC's Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of more than 150,000 people— the fourth fastest-growing population in Canada.