Education · 1 of 4
The path
Degree, supervised experience, exam, licence.
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High school
Grades 11 and 12
Advanced Functions, Calculus, Physics and Chemistry are required for admission. Entry ranges from the high 60s at Concordia to the low 90s at McGill.
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Accredited engineering degree
4 to 5 years with co-op
A four-year Bachelor of Engineering or Applied Science in civil engineering at a school accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. Waterloo, Toronto, UBC (University of British Columbia), McGill, Alberta, Calgary, Queen's, McMaster and many others.
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Engineer-in-training
About 4 years (2 in Quebec)
Register with your provincial regulator and work under a licensed engineer. Log your experience.
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Professional practice exam
During your engineer-in-training years
A law and ethics exam. Some provinces also require a technical exam for graduates of non-accredited programs.
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P.Eng (professional engineer) licence
After 4 years (2 in Quebec)
Apply with your experience record and references. Now you can seal drawings and take legal responsibility for designs.