Engineering Dalhousie University

Overview

Engineering touches everyone's lives in countless ways. The opportunities in engineering are virtually limitless, allowing you to pursue a career in almost any field, in any industry, in any location, around the world. 

Dalhousie University 's Bachelor of Engineering programme enables you to customize your degree, apply classroom theory through work experience, and build on the areas of interest you discover through your studies.

The Dalhousie Difference

We strive to provide outstanding engineering and applied science education and have established a history of educating and producing engineers who are among the best in the world. Our professors are accessible and easy to approach, and Dalhousie has one of the lowest student-faculty ratios in Canada. You will be learning from industry experts who bring real-world experience to the classroom.

The Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University provides an opportunity to be part of an excellent engineering school in a leading, research-intensive Canadian University. Dalhousie attracts more than $132 million in research grants and awards each year. Researchers at Dalhousie are nationally and internationally recognized for their exceptional work.

Paid work experience is available in all of our programs. The Faculty of Engineering has built strong relationships with government and industry in Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Region, and Canada. Our high-calibre instruction and innovative curriculum, paired with strong industry partnerships, provide you with unique opportunities for hands-on, real-world learning.

Programme options

You have the choice to complete your first two years of study at either our Halifax or Truro, Nova Scotia campuses. At the end of your first year, you can apply to one of our seven tailored engineering disciplines: chemical,  computer, civil, environmental, industrial, mechanical or electrical. Placement in a specific discipline is competitive and based on academic performance in the first year. 

After completing your first two years of study, you can choose to graduate with a Diploma in Engineering (DipEng).

Your third year will mark your transition into your discipline, and you can choose to combine your degree with co-operative education. The Faculty of Engineering's co-operative education stream offers students the opportunity to alternate periods of study with periods of university-approved, full-time, paid employment.

The following Bachelor of Engineering programme options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Engineering. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:

• Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering, with Discipline: Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering with Distinction

• Bachelor of Engineering with Sexton Distinction

• Bachelor of Engineering with Co-operative Programme Designation

• Combined Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering

• Combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering

What you will learn

With an Engineering degree from Dalhousie, you will be equipped with the problem-solving skills you need for lifelong exploration in a field that answers some of today’s most pressing concerns. You'll also gain a solid foundation in math and sciences, essential for success in any engineering career.

In the first two years of your degree, you will follow the Core Engineering Programme and develop a broad foundation in engineering with courses in math, engineering, science and design. In your third year, you’ll immerse yourself in your chosen specialization.

Engineering education provides great rewards for the engineer of the future. Specifically, there is the personal satisfaction of following a career where one’s personal expertise can contribute to the development of a better world. This programme will give you the knowledge and experience you need to make your mark.

Possible careers include:

• Pollution Control Specialist
• Land Developer
• Robotics Engineer
• Aircraft Design Engineer

After getting your Bachelor of Engineering, you will need to be admitted as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Association of Professional Engineers in Canada, and you'll receive your coveted engineering ring.

Accreditation

Dalhousie University's Bachelor of Engineering programme is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.