Join the co-op program and launch your career!
Co-op is the best way to develop technical skills, gain hands-on experience, make industry connections, navigate the professional landscape, and apply classroom learning to real-world problems. The UBC Applied Science Co-op Program is an optional program that offers internships or co-op work terms for Master of Engineering students at both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.
Co-op at a Glance
1. Join the Co-op Program
Gain access to exclusive workshops, resources, and advisors to enhance your job search strategies and receive workplace support.
2. Bridge Classroom and Real-World Learning
Complement your academic studies with industry work terms to gain hands-on experience and expand your professional network.
3. Graduate with a Degree and Work Experience
Complete your work terms alongside your academic program requirements to graduate with valuable real-world experience.
What is Co-op?
Co-operative Education (Co-op) is a structured academic program that integrates paid, technical, career-related work experience into your graduate degree. During your program, you will complete an industry work experience, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting. This experience helps you develop practical skills, build industry connections, and gain a deeper understanding of your field and the job market.
Why Join Co-op?
By joining the Co-op Program, you’ll get real-world experience that goes beyond the classroom. Here’s what you can gain:
- Apply What You Learn: Use the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to real-world problems in industry
- Gain Experience: Work alongside industry professionals and begin acquiring the four years of work experience required for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- Job Search Support: Get help from Career Peer Coaches and Co-op Career Advisors to learn, navigate and master the job search process
- Expand Your Network: Meet and connect with professionals in your field, which can help you in your future career
- Earn While You Learn: Make money to help pay for your education while gaining valuable work experience
- Grow Professionally and Personally: Strengthen your current skills, learn new ones, and grow as a professional
Apply to Co-op
Ready to launch your career? Click below for the eligibility criteria, application process, and other details specific to the co-op program for your degree.
