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Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Advanced Mechanical (with Co-op option) at Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University, Canada

Programme overview

Stream within the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) degree, which does not directly lead to a professional engineering designation. Pathways exist for diploma holders through articulation agreements with Nova Scotia Community College, College of the North Atlantic, George Brown College, Cambrian College and the Maritime College of Forest Technology. Hands-on programme for designing, analysing, building and maintaining mechanical systems in energy, construction, manufacturing and infrastructure; aligned with Technical Accreditation Canada standards.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Duration: 3 years (90 credits) or 4 years (120 credits)  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Three-year Mechanical (90 credits) and four-year Advanced Mechanical (120 credits), with deeper specialization in robotics, process control and professional practice in the advanced option. Co-op versions are available.

Career pathways

Design and drafting technologist, maintenance or reliability technologist, mechanical engineering technologist, manufacturing engineering technician, project coordinator/manager.

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Application information

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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