- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 4 year Bachelor Degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027
- Field
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Average Offer Speed10–15 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
A four year honours science degree with a supervised research thesis, built on foundations across biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics before specialising into a chosen discipline at the upper levels.
Honours students work directly with faculty on a research project, and in a small university that means genuine supervision rather than a place in a queue behind graduate students. For anyone considering a master’s or doctorate afterwards, that access is the single most valuable feature of the programme.
Degree level programmes are exempt from the field of study requirement that applies to non degree credentials, so there is no CIP code to check for Bachelor of Science (Honours). Undergraduate study such as Bachelor of Science (Honours) does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility under the rules now in force, which married applicants should factor in from the start. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Bachelor of Science (Honours) in writing before you pay any deposit.
The academic bar is Grade 12 / High School with 65 percent, and English is set at IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6 for Bachelor of Science (Honours). Tuition for Bachelor of Science (Honours) is recorded at CAD 18,090 for the year, with a CAD 80 application fee, and the programme runs 6 intake windows across the cycles listed here. Apply Study Visa handles the Bachelor of Science (Honours) application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 65 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 50; TOEFL iBT 80 total with no section below 20; Duolingo English Test 120.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 80. A non refundable tuition deposit is required to confirm the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: Degree level programmes are exempt from the field of study requirement that applies to non degree credentials, so there is no CIP code to check for Bachelor of Science (Honours).
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa provides the institution designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Research Assistant: university and industry laboratories
- Laboratory Technician: testing and analysis roles
- Environmental Scientist: consultancy and monitoring
- Quality Control Analyst: manufacturing and processing
- Science Communicator: education and outreach roles
- Graduate Study: the honours thesis is the standard preparation
Reality check: the honours designation exists for a reason, and students planning graduate school should take it, because supervised research experience is what admissions committees weigh most heavily.
About Cape Breton University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #2467
- Reference No.
- O19391556824
