Bachelor of Science

4 years: Duration

21,933 CAD/year: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Bachelor: Degree

Campus: Format

Sydney / Canada: Location

Cape Breton University: School

Program description

Cape Breton University attracts students from all around the world who are interested in science. They come to learn in our sophisticated facilities, to gain knowledge from our experienced professors, and to embrace our distinctive island culture, which provides a different perspective on life. Take one step onto our beaches and you'll understand why. The scientific discoveries are limitless, and your quest has just just begun.

From the wide-open ocean to our sweeping coastal vistas, Cape Breton Island boasts the best of all the world has to offer. In fact, Travel & Leisure Magazine ranks CBU as the eighth best island in the world to visit. For prospective science students eager to carve their own path, the bountiful, bio-diverse environment provides limitless opportunity and possibilities.

This degree is intended for students who are interested in the world around them and wish to contribute to its advancement. CBU's Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme offers a three-year general degree as well as three and four-year degrees focused on a specific area of study, with flexible timelines, a distinctive structure, and extensive course opportunities. These disciplines include biology, chemistry, mathematics, and psychology, as well as engineering programmes.

Program structure

Organismal & Evolutionary Biology
Organismal & Evolutionary Biology Lab
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry I Lab
First-year Math options and selections will be discussed with CBU academic advisors
Psychology as a Natural Science
Cell & Molecular Biology
Cell & Molecular Biology Lab
General Chemistry II
General Chemistry II Lab
First-year Math options and selections will be discussed with CBU academic advisors
Psychology as a Human Science

Price

For an International student taking ten undergraduate-level courses per academic year (30 credits):

Tuition: 9,225 CAD
International differential fees: 10,650 CAD
International medical plan (student with MSI): 1,283 CAD
International medical plan (student without MSI): 620 CAD
Fees: 775 CAD

Textbooks and Learning Materials

You should be prepared to purchase textbooks and other learning materials for your courses. While the costs will vary depending on your program and course, it is recommended that you budget at least $150 per 3-credit course. Your instructors will provide you with a list of required textbooks/learning materials. You should not make purchases until these have been confirmed.

Requirements for applicants

English 12 (academic or advanced)
Math 12 (academic or advanced)
2 Science 12 Level
1 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level course

English Language Requirements

TOEFL score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or 80 (internet test)
IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator) score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0
Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 59
Duolingo English Test score of 115
If you have completed at least two years in a secondary school (as recognized by CBU) or have completed at least 30 credit hours (or equivalent) at a post-secondary institution (as recognized by CBU) where English is the primary language of instruction, you are not required to submit a language score. Official documentation will be required to confirm this period of study was in English.

About the university

Cape Breton University is committed to creating a global academic experience and a sustainable future for our island by pushing the boundaries of innovation and thought leadership. CBU is home to approximately 7,000 students from more than 70 countries, and it is surrounded by pristine natural beauty, lively culture, and hospitable communities.

We are dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Cape Breton Island, as well as to the promotion of Indigenous-led educational initiatives and environmental stewardship.

Liberal arts, science, business, health, and professional studies are all represented at CBU.

CBU is a top-tier educational institution because it is committed to student success and offers exceptional possibilities for hands-on learning and undergraduate research.

Mission

Cape Breton University is dedicated to providing a world-class education to a diverse student body, conducting groundbreaking research, and contributing to the Island's economic and cultural growth.