Environmental Studies
Design Solutions To Protect What Matters
In Cape Breton, one of the most biodiverse places on earth, you’re connected to the environment in unbelievable ways. Through a unique ecosystem with untouched elements on land, sea and air, discoveries are as abundant as opportunities. CBU’s Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Environmental Studies) program provides you with the skills and hands-on experience needed to understand, assess and protect the natural world through applied science and technology. Students will gain an understanding of biology, chemistry and geology, as well as engineering principles with a focus on the environment.
Students will examine key environmental subjects, including air quality, water and soil assessments, waste management, sustainable development and environmental policy. With a strong focus on real-world application, graduates of the BET (Environmental Studies) program will gain valuable experience through fieldwork, lab analysis and project-based learning.
CBU’s Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree does not directly lead to a professional engineering designation.
Who is This Program For?
The BET (Environmental Studies) program is ideal for students who are passionate about sustainability and the environment. It is well suited for those who enjoy science and field-based work and have an interest in air quality, water and soil assessments, waste management and sustainable development. Students will build the skills needed to address real-world environmental challenges.
Your Diploma Was The Start, Your Degree is Next
CBU offers pathways for students who have completed a technology diploma or other post-secondary studies and want to continue their education. Through Articulation Agreements with partner institutions, including Nova Scotia Community College, College of the North Atlantic, George Brown College, Cambrian College and the Maritime College of Forest Technology, as well as transfer credit opportunities, eligible students can build on previous learning and work toward a BET degree. Learn more at CBU.ca/transfer.
Areas of Study and Sample Courses
Potential Careers
- Environmental Compliance Officer
- Environmental Field Technician
- Environmental Monitoring Specialist
- Environmental Scientist
- Environmental Technologist
- Resource Management Technician
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator
Potential Employers
CBU’s BET (Electronics & Controls) graduates are employed by, or expected to be employed by a wide rage of regional, national and international employers, including:
- Build Nova Scotia
- Dillon Consulting
- Hive Engineering
- Halifax Water
- Stantec
- PCL Construction
- Nova Scotia Power
- Stantec
- The Miller Group
- Municipal and provincial agencies
Related Contacts
Bill Robinson
Associate Dean, Engineering
School of Science & Technology
Bill_Robinson@cbu.ca
902-563-2810
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Employer Insight
Over the past four decades, Stantec has hired CBU Students in many disciplines right across the country. The students we have hired have come to us well trained and prepared to embrace the challenges of the consulting engineering industry. Locally in Cape Breton over 90% of the staff have come through CBU programs and have grown their careers with Stantec and have been valuable resources. As the consulting industry keeps growing, I see a need in the future to continue to hire students from the engineering and technology disciplines at CBU.
- Willie McNeil, B. Tech. (Env.)
- Principal, Environmental Services, Stantec