Diploma in Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology

Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. If you completed your studies outside of Alberta, please visit our International Course Equivalencies webpage for equivalencies from a variety of countries around the world.

Eligibility for admission to the Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology Diploma program at Red Deer Polytechnic requires applicants to meet minimum academic requirements. Qualified applicants who meet all minimum requirements will be offered admission on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Academic Requirements  

Students applying to Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology must have a minimum of 65% in or their equivalents:   

• ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2

A minimum of 60% in: 

• MATH 30-1 or a minimum of 75% in MATH 30-2
• PHYS 20 and CHEM 20 or Science 30

NOTE: High School transcripts with completed or anticipated final grades for in-progress courses can be submitted. If anticipated final grades are not met before the transcript deadline, your conditional offer may be withdrawn. 

OR 

Post-secondary transcripts demonstrating completion of at least one semester (or five courses) of an engineering technology or technologist diploma within five years prior to application. 

OR 

Post-secondary transcripts demonstrating completion of at least one semester (or five courses) of an engineering degree program within five years prior to application.

English Language Proficiency

• IELTS Academic - 6.5 with at least 5.5 on each band score
• TOEFL - 83 iBT 557 PBT
• CAEL - 60 with at least 55 on each band score
• MET - 61 with at least 58 on each band score
• PTE – 59 with at least 56 on each band score
• Duolingo English Test - 115-125.