Engineering touches everyone s lives in countless ways The opportunities in engineering are virtually limitless allowing you to pursue a career in almost any field in any industry in any location around the world If you thrive in a smaller campus environment with average class sizes of 20 to 30 people consider doing the first two years of your degree on our Truro campus After completing your first two years and earning an Engineering diploma you will move to the Halifax campus to complete the final two years of your degree

With an Engineering degree from Dalhousie you will be equipped with the problem-solving skills you need for lifelong exploration in a field that answers some of today’s most pressing concerns. You'll also gain a solid foundation in math and sciences—essential for success in any engineering career.

The first two years, which will be completed in Halifax or Truro, are dedicated to core classes in maths, sciences and engineering sciences and design.

Your third year will mark your transition into your discipline - which you can choose to partner with co-operative education. Placement in a specific discipline is competitive and based on academic performance in the first year. The elective classes taken in second year depend on the discipline selected.

1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
2. A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses*
3. A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)**

TestMinimum Score

TOEFL92 (Academic iBT)

IELTS7 (overall)

Pearson Test of English - Academic61 (overall)

Cambridge English: Advanced180 (overall)

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