Overview

As a small island with an incredible way of life that is delicately balanced, we know how petroleum and its by-products affect nearly every aspect of human life and occupation.

Key Features

After graduating with a BET in Petroleum Engineering from Cape Breton University , students will have the skills and knowledge regarding the extraction, processing and refinement of petroleum resources.

You’ll also focus heavily on protecting the environment, a challenge that is necessary to tackle in today’s oil and gas industry.

What skills will I gain from this program?

Knowledge of drilling and exploration

Reservoir analysis skills

Completions planning skills

Oil and gas equipment knowledge

Awareness of petroleum processing

Possible Career Paths

Oil and gas industry

Oil service industry

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Petroleum Chemistry

Industrial Safety and Applied Shop Practices

Engineering Graphics

Petroleum Product and Processing

Industrial Applications of Drafting

Computer Applications

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Mining, Oil & Gas View 22 other Bachelors in Mining, Oil & Gas in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Cape Breton University and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

English 12 (academic or advanced)

Math 12 (academic or advanced)

2 Science 12 level (chemistry & physics recommended)

1 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level course

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Tuition Fee

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International

21270 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21270 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

10330 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10330 CAD per year during 48 months.

Nova Scotia: $9,047

Nationals:

Tuition: $9,225
Fees: $1,105

International:

Tuition: $9,225

Differential fees: $10,650

International medical plan: $620/$1,283

Fees: $775

Living costs for Sydney

1080 - 1710 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

What skills will I gain from this program?

Possible Career Paths

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Sydney

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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