BA/BS in Wood Engineering

This cooperative Bachelor of Engineering program is unique in Canada, training specialists in wood engineering to conceive, optimize, and improve wood-based products such as structural components, furniture, and bio-based materials. The curriculum covers technical drawing, mechanics, wood structure and properties, adhesives, chemistry, drying processes, and industrial engineering. The program totals 120 credits over 4 years (11 sessions), with up to 60 credits of prior learning recognized. Its cooperative format alternates study sessions with mandatory paid four-month internships. Admission for Quebec DEC holders requires a DEC in natural sciences plus completion of specific prerequisite courses in chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Applicants from outside Quebec need a secondary diploma plus one university year with satisfactory training in sciences, while international applicants require 13 years of pre-university education, or 12 years plus one year of higher education. Some courses are available at a distance. Intake is offered in the Fall and Winter terms.