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Diploma in Engineering at St. Francis Xavier University

St. Francis Xavier University, Canada

Programme overview

StFX offers a Diploma in Engineering in three options: a 2-year Diploma, a 3-year Diploma with a Bachelor of Science, and a 4-year Diploma with a Bachelor of Science with Major. Diploma completers are eligible to apply for a seat at Dalhousie University to finish the Bachelor of Engineering, and completion at other institutions is possible.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Engineering Department  |  Duration: 2, 3 or 4 years depending on option  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

First-year students study engineering design, graphics, statics, calculus, physics, chemistry and writing. First-year enrolment is limited to about 65 students, with some classes and labs of 20 to 40.

Career pathways

Chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial and mechanical engineering; consultant, educator, engineer, land developer, pollution control specialist, researcher, technical writer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Diploma in Engineering, Nova Scotia high school applicants: Minimum overall Grade 12 average of 70% with no grade below 65% in each required subject; limited-enrolment programs are competitive and the minimum does not guarantee admission. Required: English 12 (or English 12: African Heritage), Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12, Chemistry 12, one of Biology 12 or Physics 12 (Physics recommended), and one other university preparatory course. The Diploma with BSc options carry the same course list. Requirements for other provinces and countries differ by location. Applicants whose first language is not English normally need proof of English proficiency (for example IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 90 with no band below 20, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 60).

Duration: 2, 3 or 4 years depending on option

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