Many students have trouble deciding which career path they should take--especially in a field as diverse as Engineering Physics. The Engineering Physics Co-op gives students an opportunity to sample different work places within this varied field as four work terms are integrated into the academic schedule. Students get to take on different challenging roles within various local and international companies and research facilities. Our employers are on the cutting edge technology sectors: alternative fuel cell research, aerospace, electronics, nanotechnology, optics and photonics, biotechnology, software development, robotics, automation, and more!
Application Deadlines
| Apply in Year | Application Deadline Date |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday August 1, 2024 |
Application requirements
- Be admitted into the Engineering Physics Program
- Have a minimum cumulative average of B- (68%)
- Be a full-time UBC (Vancouver) student in good academic standing in mathematics, English and the sciences
- Good communication skills, and a responsible, mature attitude
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and time management
- Demonstrated interest in your chosen field
- Be flexible and willing to accept a work placement outside the Lower Mainland
Work terms schedules
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | - |
| 2 | Study Term 3 | Work Term 1 | Study Term 4 |
| 3 | Study Term 5 | Study Term 6 | Work Term 2 |
| 4 | Work Term 3 | Study Term 7 | Work Term 4 |
| 5 | Study Term 8 | Study Term 9 | - |
The above schedule is highly recommended by the Co-op Program in order for students to complete their program within the shortest time frame.
Sample Jobs and Companies
Ballard Power Systems
R&D, Fuel Cell Testing
Microsemi (PMC Sierra)
Semiconductors and circuit board design
BC Cancer Research Centre
Research Assistants / Instrument Design
TRIUMF
Particle and Nuclear Physics research
D-Wave
Development of Quantum Computers, simulations and problem solving
Laser Zentrum Hannover (Germany)
Laser and optics research
Robert Bosch (Germany)
R&D of various mechanical components and engines
General Fusion
Plasma Engineering
INTEL
Embedded Systems Engineer
Tesla Motors
Mechanical design / Vehicle Engineering