Post-Diploma Bachelor Of Engineering Technology - Petroleum

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Petroleum program at Cape Breton University, students must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA: A minimum GPA is not specified, but students should be in good academic standing.
• General Requirements for High School Graduates:
  • English 12 (academic or advanced)
  • Math 12 (academic or advanced)
  • 2 Science 12 level courses (chemistry is recommended)
  • 1 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level course
• International Students: Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Secondary School Graduation Certificate)
• Transcripts: Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as specific deadlines for applications are not mentioned. For any clarification or support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

The majority of programs at Cape Breton University are taught in English, and students are expected to have strong English communication, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing skills to succeed.

If your first language is not English, you will need to provide documentation to demonstrate that you meet CBU’s English language proficiency requirements. Below are the accepted English language tests and their respective minimum scores:

• TOEFL iBT (and iBT Home Edition): minimum overall score of 80 with no score below 20.
• IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
• CAEL: minimum score of 60.
• MELAB: minimum score of 85.
• Pearson PTE (Academic): minimum overall score of 59 with no score below 50.
• CanTEST: minimum score of 4.5 (reading & listening) and 4.0 (writing).
• Duolingo English Test: minimum score of 120 with no score below 105 for undergraduate programs, diplomas, and certificates; minimum score of 125 with no score below 110 for Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Education, and Post-baccalaureate diplomas.

Official test scores should be included with your application or sent directly to Cape Breton University from the testing language body.

If you have completed at least two years in a secondary school or have completed at least 30 credit hours at a post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction, you are not required to submit a language score. However, official documentation will be required to confirm this period of study was in English.

Please note: If you meet the English Proficiency Exemption and submit a language score that falls below the minimum requirements, your application will be deemed inadmissible.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.