Program Overview

Program Overview

The Petroleum program at Cape Breton University provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the oil and gas industry. The program focuses on the extraction, processing, and refinement of petroleum resources, as well as environmental safety and efficiency.

Admission Requirements

• General Requirements for High School Graduates:
  • English 12 (academic or advanced)
  • Math 12 (academic or advanced)
  • 2 Science 12 level (chemistry recommended)
  • 1 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level course
• General Transfer Student Requirements:
  • In good academic standing at current/previous institution
  • Meet general admissions requirements for the program
  • View articulation agreements page for transfer information

Program Types

• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET)
• Fields of Study: Engineering & Technology
• Program Types: Major, Minor

Areas of Study

Within the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, students can focus on areas such as:

• Drilling and exploration
• Reservoir analysis
• Completions planning
• Oil and gas equipment
• Petroleum processing

Sample Courses and Resources

• Petroleum Courses
• Sample Course Schedule: BET, Petroleum (Year 1)

Why Study at CBU?

Cape Breton University provides a unique learning environment that nurtures students' skills and prepares them for success. The faculty is composed of accomplished professors and instructors who offer a competitive edge for students.

Skills Gained

• Knowledge of drilling and exploration
• Reservoir analysis skills
• Completions planning skills
• Oil and gas equipment knowledge
• Awareness of petroleum processing

Possible Career Paths

• Oil and gas industry
• Oil service industry

Faculty and Staff

The Engineering department at Cape Breton University is composed of experienced instructors and professors, including:

• Paula Condon, Instructor, Engineering
• Sean MacNeil, Instructor, Engineering
• Tanya MacDonald, Department: Engineering
• Wei Shang, Department: Engineering
• Allison Mackie, Assistant Professor
• Bill Robinson, Associate Dean of Engineering
• Blair MacInnis, Engineering Technology Instructor
• Blair MacNeil, Instructor, Engineering
• Carl Mercer, Instructor, Mechanical Technology
• Claude Goora, Instructor, Engineering
• Clayton Locke, Instructor, Petroleum
• Conor MacLeod, Instructor
• David Deane, Department: Engineering
• Helen Xia, Director of Bachelor Engineering Transfer Program, Instructor of
• Jamie Tunnicliff, Department: Engineering
• Justin Spillman, Instructor
• Loree D'Orsay, Instructor, Engineering
• Marcel Cordeau, Instructor
• Melissa Deane, Instructor, Engineering
• Michael Henick, Instructor, Engineering
• Paul Standing, Instructor, Engineering
• Paula Condon, Instructor, Engineering
• Sean MacNeil, Instructor, Engineering
• Tanya MacDonald, Department: Engineering
• Wei Shang, Department: Engineering
• Allison Mackie, Assistant Professor
• Bill Robinson, Associate Dean of Engineering
• Blair MacInnis, Engineering Technology Instructor
• Blair MacNeil, Instructor, Engineering
• Carl Mercer, Instructor, Mechanical Technology
• Claude Goora, Instructor, Engineering
• Clayton Locke, Instructor, Petroleum
• Conor MacLeod, Instructor
• David Deane, Department: Engineering
• Helen Xia, Director of Bachelor Engineering Transfer Program, Instructor of
• Jamie Tunnicliff, Department: Engineering
• Justin Spillman, Instructor
• Loree D'Orsay, Instructor, Engineering
• Marcel Cordeau, Instructor
• Melissa Deane, Instructor, Engineering
• Michael Henick, Instructor, Engineering
• Paul Standing, Instructor, Engineering
• Paula Condon, Instructor, Engineering
• Sean MacNeil, Instructor, Engineering
• Tanya MacDonald, Department: Engineering
• Wei Shang, Department: Engineering