Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Electronics and Controls at Cape Breton University

Programme overview

The Electronics and Controls stream of Cape Breton University's Bachelor of Engineering Technology focuses on electrical systems, automation and smart technologies. It combines theory with hands-on work in electronics, instrumentation and microprocessor control. The degree does not directly lead to a professional engineering designation.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Topics include analog and digital design, industrial instrumentation, control systems, microelectronics, circuit design, embedded systems and industrial control. Courses carry the ELEC subject code.

Career pathways

Automation specialist, instrumentation and control technologist, SCADA and EMS engineer, electronics or controls technologist, PLC specialist, industrial maintenance and reliability specialist. Employers include Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Nova Scotia Power, Michelin, Schneider Electric and Protocase.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Canadian high school graduates: English 12 (academic or advanced), Math 12 (academic or advanced), two Science 12 courses (physics recommended) and one additional academic or advanced Grade 12 course. International applicants must meet English language requirements. Transfer students: good academic standing at the previous institution plus the general admission requirements; credit may be available through articulation agreements with partners including Nova Scotia Community College, College of the North Atlantic, George Brown College, Cambrian College and the Maritime College of Forest Technology.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN): intakes May 2027 (Spring, Advanced Standing LPN to RN) and September 2027 (Fall, Direct Entry and Advanced Standing LPN to RN).

BScN: May 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) applications open 1 October 2026 and close 1 February 2027; September 2027 Direct Entry opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027; September 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027. Applications may close early once seats are filled.

Application fee: $40 CAD for Canadian applicants and permanent residents, $80 CAD for international applicants; non-refundable, paid by Visa or Mastercard through the Future Student Account.

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