The result is a combination of work experience in an appropriate industrial or research setting and concentrated study in a chosen option. A work term is a minimum of 13 weeks consecutive full-time, paid employment relating to the student's studies. Placements vary from positions with small companies to multi-national corporations such as Nortel. Most of the locations are within the Lower Mainland and Canada, but international placements in the European and Asian Pacific regions may be possible. Students are strongly encouraged to complete at least one work term outside the lower Mainland.
Excellent opportunities exist for first-term applicants in the Ottawa and Calgary regions.
In order to receive a passing grade, students must obtain a satisfactory rating from their employer and complete a work report and oral presentation. Eligibility To participate in Co-op, students must complete and sign a release form which gives their consent to have their resume and academic record sent to potential employers. Please note that students on probation are encouraged to limit each work term to 4 months. The student must email the Chair of the Scholarship and Progress Review Committee for approval to do a 4th or additional Co-op term if they are eligible for ENSC 498 and if they have completed 115 or more credit hours. Before making a decision on a second work term, students should consult the course offerings for the upcoming semester.