The Faculty of Applied Science comprises a unique constellation of disciplines. Our core purpose is to discover, design, innovate, provide unwavering top-tier education and champion a community of responsible professionals.
Our strategic plan captures our vision and sets out our aspirations for the future. It articulates the diverse voices of the Applied Science community, and reflects what matters most to us. The priorities and strategies in the plan form a framework for decision-making and investment across the Faculty.
Download the strategic plan [PDF 2 MB]
5 Schools
- Architecture and Landscape Architecture
- Community and Regional Planning
- Nursing
- Biomedical Engineering
- Engineering (Okanagan campus)
6 Departments
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
Our work and the professional disciplines we represent span the entire human-centred built environment. We represent innovation at all scales from nanoscale electronic devices that power communications to the design of entire cities.
Our Faculty is committed to creating lasting change by discovering and applying knowledge. We uniquely embody responsible risk-taking and an innovative spirit, and our work reflects an authentic environmental ethos that arises from our commitment to, and respect for, our exceptional environment. We leverage our multidisciplinary strength and small-community approach to address society’s most complex challenges. The location of our campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna allows us to leverage a diverse and inclusive international culture while respecting the rich Indigenous heritage in British Columbia.