Program Details

Civil engineering - offshore oil and gas engineering option School: Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Degree: Bachelor ; Co-op Field of Study: Civil Engineering, General Petroleum Engineering Description: Civil engineering is a broad term encompassing several distinct areas of specialization. It is also the oldest of the engineering professions. Included in the scope of civil engineering are the design, planning, managing and construction of highways, airports, harbours, dams, hydro development bridges, buildings, industrial plants, site remediation, pollution control and so much more. Civil engineers work in all levels of government and for a wide variety of industries, from engineering consulting firms to construction companies. Within the field of civil engineering itself, there are many specializations that people can choose to follow. This might include traditional areas such as hydrotechnical, environmental, geotechnical, construction, structural and transportation engineering. There are many new areas emerging in civil engineering as well, including composite materials, environmental risk assessment and management, offshore structural safety and maintenance, space structures, infrastructural engineering and real-time monitoring. Students from Memorial University's Bachelor of Engineering co-operative program can be of valuable help to employers. The program allows extensive work-related experience to develop along with academic study, so that practical skills and knowledge can be applied to a variety of engineering and management-related tasks. For co-op curriculum details, please see http://www.mun.ca/coop/home/engineering.php. Website: Civil engineering - offshore oil and gas engineering option at Memorial University of Newfoundland Length: 5 Year(s) Careers: 2 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 70 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English 2 of: Grade 12 Mathematics 2 of: Grade 12 Science Grade 12 Social Science or Grade 12 International Languages Students must also have two credits at the 3000 level in elective courses. * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.