Degrees and Progams

Bachelor of Science

  • Bachelor of Science - 3 year
  • Bachelor of Science - 4 year
  • Bachelor of Science - 4 year Double Major with Biology as First Major
  • Bachelor of Science - 4 year Honours

For detailed information, see the Academic Calendar (pdf)

Bachelor of Science Community Studies

  • Bachelor of Science Community Studies -- Biodiversity
  • Bachelor of Science Community Studies -- Integrative Science

For detailed information, see the Academic Calendar (pdf)

Bachelor of Science Community Studies—Biodiversity

The Bachelor of Science Community Studies (BScCS) degree is a four-year program that allows students to integrate the study of science, cultural and social issues and environmental concerns. The BScCS includes core courses that provide a strong foundation in communication and computer skills. In addition, the core courses lead students into study of the philosophical and cultural issues important for understanding the role of science and technology in today’s world.
One area of concentration in biology is available within this program: Biodiversity. Inclusion of electives and volunteer work placements ensure flexibility that will allow students to meet their own particular post-graduation goals.

Careers

Ecotourism, ecological and environmental monitoring/assessment/remediation, fish and wildlife officer, natural resources manager, biodiversity officer for forestry or fisheries offices, graduate work in environmental science or related science areas and emerging fields such as ecopsychology.

Bachelor of Science Community Studies—Integrative Science

Integrative Science offers science courses (known as MSIT courses) that bring together  conventional y understood science knowledge, combined and enriched with understandings from the holistic world views of Aboriginal peoples, especially the Mi’kmaq First Nations in Atlantic Canada.

Integrative Science is a concentration with Cape Breton University’s Bachelor of Science Community Studies (BScCS) four-year degree. The Integrative Science concentration, in combination with the degree’s innovative structure, seeks to foster the understanding of science through diverse means, including: MSIT science courses, applied science courses, science research and community intervention skills courses, science opportunities as elective courses, and science experiences in the form of work placements.  More information on Integrative Science can be found at http://www.integrativescience.com/

Careers

Some possible career options include professional health sciences, science teacher, scientific  research, science and technology related professions, natural resource issues and management, nature tourism or ecotourism, government planning and policy, and First Nations issues and community capacity building.

For detailed information, see the Academic Calendar (pdf)