BA/BS in Occupational Ergonomics at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Industrial & Systems Engineering
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 221 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,263 / credit
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Occupational Ergonomics certificate at Simon Fraser University is offered by the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology in the Faculty of Science. It teaches the essential foundations of occupational ergonomics together with skills in risk assessment, evaluation and control, return-to-work processes, knowledge translation, and effective communication, and is intended both for kinesiology majors in the department and for qualified professionals in occupational rehabilitation, corporate wellness, and occupational health and safety who want to augment their ergonomic knowledge and skills. The certificate requires 24 units in total: seven mandatory courses (BPK 180W, 303, 310, 340, 381, 481, and 482, 21 units) plus one elective (3 units) chosen from options including BPK 343, 402, 415, 426, 448, 484, 496, or 498. Courses are delivered in person at the Burnaby campus, and the certificate is normally completed within five years of admission to the programme.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet Simon Fraser University's normal admission requirements and submit a completed program approval form to the Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology academic advisor for formal acceptance. Admission is competitive, with external applicants held to the same standard as internal applicants, and professionals must provide documentation verifying they meet prerequisite standards for course enrolment. A minimum 2.00 grade point average, calculated on all courses required for the certificate, must also be maintained.
