UBC Engineering Physics students develop an exceptionally versatile technical foundation by integrating four core disciplines into a unified, hands-on engineering background. This rigorous training enables interns to bridge traditional engineering silos and deliver immediate value across hardware, software, research, and product development projects.
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Areas of Academic Focus
Electrical & Electronic Systems
Students gain practical expertise in linear circuits, digital logic design, signals and systems, and control theory. They are fully equipped to build, test, and debug electronic hardware, interface microcontrollers with real-world sensors and actuators, and perform precise signal measurements using standard laboratory instrumentation.
Mechanical Engineering & Design
Engineering Physics students receive thorough training in machine design, statics, dynamics, and thermodynamics. Equipped with hands-on fabrication experience, they excel at designing mechanical components, modeling physical systems, and prototyping electromechanical devices for robotics, automation, and manufacturing environments.
Software Development & Computing
Grounded in software construction principles, object-oriented design, abstract data types, and concurrent systems, students bring robust programming skills to technical teams. They effectively develop software tools, manage databases, write low-level embedded code, and implement numerical algorithms to drive data-heavy engineering projects.
Applied Physics & Analytical Modeling
With advanced coursework in quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, and statistical mechanics, students possess deep first-principles analytical capability. They excel at quantitative modeling, complex data analysis, and designing controlled experiments—making them ideal for R&D roles in semiconductors, optics, clean tech, and advanced materials.
ENPH Co-op Work Term Schedule
| Employment | Availability | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| January Start | 4 months | 2nd year |
| May Start | 4 and 8 Months | 3rd year |
| May Start | 4 months | 4th year |
| September Start | 4 months | *3rd year (very limited number of students available) |
- Mechanical and electrical design
- Robotics and automation
- Automotive design and manufacturing
- Analog, digital and integrated circuits
- Software development and database development
- Product development and testing, data collection and analysis
- Prototyping and design
- Electronic assembly, testing and debugging
- Conducting laboratory experiments and instrument design
- C, Python, AutoCad, C++, Java, SQL
- Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, and other electrical engineering tools
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, standards and best practices
