Undergraduate Program

The B.Eng. degree program is highly structured. In the first year, all BEng students take the same Engineering core courses regardless of which program they pursue. The Engineering core includes courses in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering Fundamentals, English, and Chemistry. In the second year, students select a specific department and degree program. The program is normally completed in four years and eight months. This includes four mandatory co-op work terms that provide sixteen months worth of relevant work experience. Although the program is highly structured, it still provides enough flexibility that it can be completed from as soon as four years to a maximum of 80 months.

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Programs Overview

The B.Eng. in Electrical or Computer Engineering program offers eight specializations:

• Communications
• Digital and Embedded Systems
• Digital signal processing
• Electrical energy systems
• Electromagnetics and photonics
• Electronics
• Mechatronics
• Networks, Security, and Privacy

Specialization is optional. A specialization consists of technical courses focused on one of the technical areas indicated above. ECE also offers the following options to students wishing to pursue even further in the subject area covered by an option. Options are additional courses that are offered beyond a B. Eng. degree requirement.

• View a Course Schedule for a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering
  • with Biomedical Engineering Option (It is advisable to apply for the biomedical option by April 1 during term 1B)
  • with Computer Music Option


• View a Course Schedule for a B.Eng. in Computer Engineering
  • with Biomedical Engineering Option (It is advisable to apply for the biomedical option by April 1 during term 1B)
  • with Computer Music Option


• View ELEC and CENG programs for students enrolled before September 2010.
  Regardless of program enrolment date, all students are expected to follow the new programs effective summer 2012. The department realizes that during the transition, it may be infeasible for some students to adhere strictly to the new programs. In these situations, please contact the Advising office (eceugadv@uvic.ca) for assistance in modifying your program schedule.


• View Program Information for a B.Eng. with a Fast Track Master's Option


• View Program Information for a Bachelor of Software Engineering (B.SEng), offered in cooperation with the Computer Science Department.


• View Program Information for a Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering, offered in cooperation with the Mechanical Department.


• View course details for the Electrical Engineering Program.


• View course details for the Computer Engineering Program.


• View 4^th year technical electives tentatively offered for the coming terms.

Current Students can visit course syllabi, notes and lab instructions for current, detailed course information.