University of Alberta

Course Details

BSc Civil Engineering

Course Description

Civil engineers plan, build and maintain the infrastructure needed to survive diverse regional climates, cases of extreme weather and the growing needs of our population. They do this while addressing environmental concerns and the challenges of providing a sustainable future. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is among the best in Canada and offers students excellent research and career opportunities. The department is located at the centre of Canada’s energy sector, allowing for valuable hands-on learning as well as interaction with many of the top minds in the industry. As part of this program, you can choose to take an Environmental Engineering Option. After you complete your first year, you'll be able to enter into one of the following degree programs and also pursue a sub-specialization: Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Petroleum Engineering

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Possible Careers Biomechanical Engineer Chemical Engineer Civil Engineer Computer Engineer Electrical Engineer Engineering Physicist Environmental Engineer Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineer Mining Engineer Nanoengineer Petroleum Engineer




BSc Civil Engineering University of Alberta