Engineering Cape Breton University

Overview

The Engineering transfer program is offered at Cape Breton University on an associate basis with Dalhousie University. CBU is one of the few Associated Universities to offer the first two years of all six engineering disciplines. These include civil, environmental, electrical, industrial, mechanical and chemical engineering. CBU delivers the first two years of the four-year Bachelor of Engineering program, with the final two years delivered at Dalhousie University.

Key facts

• The first year of the program is common for all six discipline options. At the end of the first year, you must make a decision on a specialty. Application is made at this time to both CBU and Dalhousie for a seat in the particular discipline of choice.

• During year two, you will be registered at both CBU and Dalhousie University. Years three and four will be completed at Dalhousie University.

• Students can also combine a BSc in either chemistry or mathematics with the Engineering Diploma. This program requires a third year of study at CBU to complete the BSc, followed by two years at Dalhousie University to complete the BEng.

Skills you will gain

• Reduce complex problems using appropriate assumptions.

• Identify appropriate engineering tools for real-world problems.

• Learn to plan for safety and sustainability issues.

• Explain interactions between technical systems in various contexts.

• Become an effective leader and team member.

Possible Career Paths

• Civil engineer

• Chemical engineer

• Environmental engineer

• Mechanical engineer

• Consulting engineer