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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University, Canada

Programme overview

The BSW prepares practice-ready social workers using a trauma-informed lens that emphasizes bio-psycho-social determinants of health, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and decolonization of social work practice. It is a post-degree programme requiring a completed undergraduate degree.

Faculty: School of Education and Health  |  Duration: 16 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed undergraduate degree (minimum 90 credits) with transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; minimum 70% average in the last 30 credits; personal statement on interest in social work; resume or CV.

Domestic applicants: CAD 22,151 for the whole programme. Nova Scotia students; estimated total tuition and fees for the entire programme (60 credits, 16 months) Source

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cbu.ca/apply-now/

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