Let Science be the Solution to Your Career
Our Department of Science offers an extensive range of science courses which are transferable to all Alberta and other universities. These courses are offered through disciplines that provide over 100 program options in areas such as agriculture, computing science, engineering, pharmacy, pre-medicine and pre-veterinary science.
Bachelor of Science
Because of our dedicated instructors and small class sizes, students who begin their studies at our institution are highly successful once they transfer to universities in Alberta and across North America. Majors and minors may be selected from more than 100 program options. Students enrolled in our University Transfer Program can prepare themselves to complete studies in fields such as:
| Program Length | Tuition Cost | Campus | Delivery |
| Up to 2 years at NWP | Tuition & Fees Calculator | Grande Prairie | In-Person |
- Possible Careers Include: Biological sciences, conservation, animal health, psychology
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
This program is currently accepting applications.
Complete one year of course work at our institution, preparing you to apply for admission to year two of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at the University of Alberta.
| Program Length | Tuition Cost | Campus | Delivery |
| 1 year at NWP | Tuition & Fees Calculator | Grande Prairie | In-Person |
- Possible Careers Include: Civil engineer, electrical engineer, computer engineer
Bachelor of Computing Science
This program will give you to skills to build a solid foundation in computing science. You will explore areas such as mobile applications, computer games, networking and communications, big data, cloud computing, database development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and computer graphics.
| Program Length | Tuition Cost | Campus | Delivery |
| 4 years at NWP | Tuition & Fees Calculator | Grande Prairie | In-Person |
- Possible Careers Include: Computer analysts, programmers, teachers, consultants and researchers
Bachelor of Science in Computing Science
Computing Science specialists are in high demand! This program builds foundational knowledge in Python and Java to prepare you for further study in other programming languages, as well as the areas of software engineering, operating systems, computer organization and architecture, algorithms, databases, networks, parallel programming, and computing theory.
| Program Length | Tuition Cost | Campus | Delivery |
| Up to 2 years at NWP | Tuition & Fees Calculator | Grande Prairie | In-Person |
- Possible Careers Include: Computer analysts, programmers, teachers, consultants and researchers
Computer Systems Technology
Computer professionals need strong problem-solving capacities in addition to being observant, detail-oriented and tenacious in pursuing solutions. The Computer Systems Technology (CST) program offers opportunities to integrate extensive software development and hardware skills. Facilities include a circuit design and robotics lab, data communications and networking lab as well as six general access computer labs. Students choose between a one-year certificate or a two-year diploma. Students who complete the diploma may transfer into year three of a four-year degree at a number of different institutions in Alberta.
| Program Length | Tuition Cost | Campus | Delivery |
| Up to 2 years at NWP | Tuition & Fees Calculator | Grande Prairie | In-Person |
- Possible Careers Include: Game programmer, computer programmer, systems analyst, network administrator, IT support, database administrator
Power Engineering Certificate
Our Power Engineering is a program with entry and exit points throughout the program. Students can enter at the beginning of the program and continue for two years and finish with a full Interprovincial Third Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency [issued by Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA). Students may also leave after the Fourth Class portion with a full Fourth Class Interprovincial Power Engineers Fourth Class Certificate of Competency (issued by ABSA). Students who need to complete either portion of the Third Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency may enter the program at that time and complete either Part A or Part B of the Third Class Interprovincial Power Engineering Certificate of Competency.
| Program Length | Program Start | Tuition & Fees | Campus | Delivery Method |
| 2 years | Fall | Tuition & Fees Calculator | Fairview | On-Campus |
- Possible Career Paths Include: Working in Gas Plants, Power Generating Plants, Heavy Oil Plants, Petrochemical Plants, Pulp Mills, Food Production Plants, Refineries and Hospitals
Contact Us
For information about our our programs, please contact:
| Science Department | |
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| Office: L223 Phone: 780-539-2443 Fax: 780-539-2710 Email: science@nwpolytech.ca | |