Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) (Environmental Studies)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) (Environmental Studies)
This degree program combines theoretical principles with the hands-on experience and technical courses related to the understanding of biological, chemical, geological and engineering principles applied to the environment. Aspects unique to assessment of the quality of air, water and soil; the management of pollutants and waste products and sustainable development are emphasized. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Environmental Studies) Degree is normally a three-year (six academic term) program.
Graduates from this program have successful careers in engineering consulting, with all levels of government and industry and in various public corporations.
Program Options
The BET 3-year Environmental Studies program is available through different pathways:
Direct entry
Advanced standing Post Diploma
Advanced standing Post Degree
Post Diploma and Post Degree admissions will require a minimum of 50% of their BET degrees to be completed at CBU. Therefore, a maximum of 51-credits (17, one term courses) may be transferred from an appropriate program at an approved post-secondary institution to the 105 credit BET (Environmental Studies).
Please see Program Details for more on the structure of this degree. For more information on entry into this program please see Admission Requirements.
Note: The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) degrees do not lead directly to a Professional Engineering designation.
Admission Requirements – Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) (Environmental Studies)
Admission Requirements
High School Graduates: Five Grade 12 advanced or academic courses including English, Mathematics and two sciences (Physics and Chemistry are recommended, with an overall average of at least 65%). Environmental Science 12 may be used as the second science with biology, chemistry or physics. Note: Grade 12 Academic Chemistry is highly recommended for this program.
Diploma Graduates: Graduate of an approved community college diploma at the technologist level or Cape Breton University Engineering Technology graduate. CBU has agreements with many colleges which allow students entry with Advanced Standing.
Bachelor Degree Graduates: Graduate of a 3- or 4-year BSc which includes *MATH1105 (or equivalent) and CHEM1104 will be granted Advanced Standing in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) Environmental Studies program at CBU.
*MATH1105 or (MATH1101/1203) or (MATH1107/MATH1208/2104)
Partially Completed and other Diploma/Degree: Admissions and course selection will be done on an individual basis in consultation with an academic advisor from the Engineering Department.
Program Requirements – Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) (Environmental Studies)
Three-Year Degree 105 credits
Program updated April 4, 2023 (Students beginning program September 2023)
Year One (Fall/Winter)
CHEM-1104 General Chemistry I
CHEM-1105 General Chemistry II
DRAF-1163 Industrial Applications of