Pathway Group

Bachelor's

Bachelor of Civil Engineering – CBU

Course Overview

Offered as a transfer pathway leading to a degree completion at Dalhousie University, CBU’s Civil Engineering program delivers foundational knowledge in structural mechanics, geotechnics, transportation systems, and fluid mechanics. Students engage in design projects and lab experiments that apply physics and mathematical modeling to physical infrastructure.

The curriculum emphasizes sustainable urban planning, environmental stewardship, and construction safety standards. Graduates are prepared to contribute to municipal infrastructure projects, structural design, and civil construction.

Entry Requirements

  • High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent with a minimum 70% average
  • Grade 12 Academic English
  • Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
  • Grade 12 Physics
  • Grade 12 Chemistry

Career Outcomes

  • Junior Civil Engineer
  • Structural Design Assistant
  • Transportation Project Coordinator
  • Site Construction Assistant
  • Geotechnical Field Technician

Scholarship Available

  • Yes (CBU Major Entrance Scholarships & Bursaries)

Key Information

Location Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
University Cape Breton University
Intakes January, May, September
Tuition Fee $20,012 / Year
Duration 3 to 4 Years (BET / Degree Transfer)
Language English

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Bachelor's

Tuition Fee / year

CAD 20012 / Year

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