Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Environmental Studies at Cape Breton University

Programme overview

The Environmental Studies stream of Cape Breton University's Bachelor of Engineering Technology covers biology, chemistry, geology and engineering principles with an environmental focus. Students gain hands-on experience through fieldwork, lab analysis and project-based learning. It 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 air quality, water and soil assessment, waste management, sustainable development and environmental policy. Courses carry the ENVI subject code.

Career pathways

Environmental compliance officer, environmental field technician, environmental monitoring specialist, environmental scientist, environmental technologist, resource management technician, sustainability coordinator, water and wastewater treatment operator. Employers include Dillon Consulting, EXP, Halifax Water, Stantec, Nova Scotia Power and PCL Construction.

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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 (chemistry 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 (or post-secondary equivalent); articulation agreements exist with institutions including Nova Scotia Community College and George Brown College.

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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